Keto Salmon with Pesto

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Salmon is one of the best fish to eat when you’re on a keto diet because it’s so rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The combination of salmon and pesto is so surprisingly good that you will look forward to having this on a regular basis.

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What You’ll Need

You’ll need one skillet, a food processor, and a few ingredients…

Almonds Garlic Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese Rosemary Salmon Thyme

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Amount Per ServingCalories607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 73%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
- Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 38.4g 77%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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To achieve or maintain a healthy body weight, balance the number of calories you eat and drink with the number of calories your body uses. 2,000 calories a day is used as a general guide for nutrition advice. Your calorie needs may be higher or lower and vary depending on your age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level.

protein 38.4g

carbs 5.1g

fat 47g

607calories

Serving Suggestions:

Cauliflower Rice Bed:

Create a keto-friendly base for your salmon by serving them over a bed of cauliflower rice.

The tender salmon and flavorful pesto will beautifully complement the cauliflower rice, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal.

➡️ Nutritional Information:

1 Serving
Energy – 389 kcal
Protein – 7g
Fat – 30.9g
Carbohydrates – 20.7g
Fiber – 3.5g

Zucchini Noodles:

For a light and refreshing twist, pair your salmon with zucchini noodles (zoodles).

Spiralize fresh zucchinis into noodle-like strands and sauté them in a little butter until just tender.

Toss the zoodles with the salmon just before serving and savor the perfect harmony of flavors and textures.

➡️ Nutritional Information:

1 Cup
Energy – 19 kcal
Protein – 1.4g
Fat – 0.4g
Carbohydrates – 3.5g – (Net Carbs: 2.4g)

Salmon is one of the best fish to eat when you're on a keto diet because it's so rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

The combination of salmon and pesto is so surprisingly good that you will look forward to having this regularly.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 6

For the Pesto 2

Total Time 10

Main Course

Italian

Servings 1

Calories 606.9 kcal

What You’ll Need

1 Skillet
1 Food Processor

Ingredients

For the Salmon

170 g Salmon (Fillet)
⅛ tsp Thyme (Dried)
⅛ tsp Rosemary (Dried)
1 pinch Sea salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

For the Pesto Sauce

¼ Cup Basil (Fresh)
1 Tbsp Almonds
1 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
2 Cloves Garlic
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

For the Salmon

Season the Salmon with ALL the herbs and spices
Heat a non-stick skillet and add Olive Oil
Add the salmon (skin side down) and cook for 2/3 minutes
Turn the salmon and continue cooking until thoroughly cooked
Set aside

For the Pesto

Add all the ingredients to a food processor
Pulse on high until everything is coarsely chopped (around One minute)
Serve the Salmon with a generous amount of Pesto and garnish with a slice of lemon

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Notes

➡️ Nutritional Information:

Energy – 606.9 kcal
Protein – 38.4g
Fat – 46.9g
Carbohydrates – 3.9g

Tip:

Make a bigger batch of Pesto and use it with any of your favorite Keto recipes… It keeps very well in a sealed jar in the fridge.

Keto Salmon with Pesto

Keto Salmon with Pesto

What You’ll Need