“This citrus and spiced salmon with garlic veg recipe is super quick and easy. More so, it takes no time at all to throw together. You will love the flavours from both the lemon and the crushed spices used. Double up the ingredients if you are cooking for more than 2 people. I like my salmon dark pink and still ‘jelly-like’ in the centre, but you can keep yours on the heat for longer if you prefer. The most important thing is that the toasted spices are included and the lemon butter is continuously spooned over while the salmon cooks. I love this with the garlic green bean and cherry tomato side dish. Green beans are so yum when roasted like this, and the cherry tomatoes (which partially ‘burst open’) offer little bites of sweetness with every bite.” – Monya

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Looking for a delectable and healthy dinner option that adheres to a ketogenic diet? Look no further than this salmon dish enhanced with crushed spices. It is served with garlic-roasted cherry tomatoes and green beans. This creation combines vibrant flavours, essential nutrients, and low-carb ingredients.
 

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Let’s start with the star of the plate — the salmon. Delicately seasoned with crushed coriander and cumin seeds, it becomes a mouth-watering centrepiece. The fragrant spices infuse the fish with an aroma and a depth of flavour that complements its buttery texture. Salmon is packed with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein.

To accompany the salmon, we have garlic-roasted cherry tomatoes and green beans. Bursting with natural sweetness, the vegetables are roasted until tender and caramelized. The addition of garlic lends a subtle tang, enhancing the overall taste profile. The tomatoes provide a burst of vibrant colour, antioxidants, and a touch of acidity. The green beans add a refreshing element as well as a good dose of fibre.
 
With its balanced combination of flavours, essential nutrients, and adherence to a low-carb lifestyle, this dish is sure to satisfy both your taste buds and your dietary goals.

 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Citrus and Spiced Salmon with Garlic Veg dish, as well as all the Seafood on Fats of Life®.
 

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Citrus and Spice Salmon with Garlic Veg

Super quick and easy, this tasty dinner takes no time at all to throw together, and you will love the flavours from both the lemon and the crushed spices used. Double up the ingredients if you are cooking for more than 2 people.

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Course Main Dish

Cuisine General

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 32g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• pestle and mortar
• sharp knife
• microplane / fine zester

Ingredients

For the garlic veg

• 150 g (5.3 oz) green beans, (trimmed weight)
• 65 g (2.3 oz) cherry tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 TB olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the spice mix

• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds

For the salmon

• 1 TB unsalted butter
• 2 fillets salmon (skin-on)
• 1/2 lemon, (juice and finely grated zest)
• sea salt flakes

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan oven). This is 220°C for conventional ovens (or 425°F / gas mark 7).
• Place the trimmed green beans, cherry tomatoes and finely chopped garlic to a bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine and evenly coat, then spread the whole lot out onto a small baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  
• In the meantime, make the spice mix. Toast the whole coriander and cumin seeds in a moderately hot, dry pan until fragrant. Crush lightly in a pestle and mortar and set aside.
  
• Using the same non-stick pan, melt the butter over high heat. Once foaming, cook the salmon skin-side down until the skins are golden and crispy.
  
• Gently flip the salmon fillets over and add all the spice mix to the pan, along with the freshly squeezed lemon juice (catch the pips!). Cook until the salmon is done to your liking, spooning over the delicious spiced lemon butter in the pan. I like my salmon still slightly dark pink and "jelly-like" in the centre, but if you prefer it very well done, leave it on the heat for a little longer.
• Season the salmon with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper and serve it with the garlic roasted vegetables on the side. Scatter over the finely grated lemon zest to finish.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                        407Kcal / 1703kJ
Fat                                32g
Carbohydrates              3.2g
Protein                          26g

Allergens
Milk
Fish

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See all the Seafood recipes on Fats of Life:

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Green Thai Curry Fish Soup (Keto)

Salmon and Greens with Sesame Dressing (Keto)

Spiced Salmon with Garlic-roasted Veg (Keto)

Bacon wrapped Cod with Bacon Buttered Greens (Keto)

Calamari and Courgetti Bowl with Chilli & Garlic (Keto)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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