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Keto Fried Salmon with Broccoli and Cheese – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto Fried Salmon with Broccoli and Cheese

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 392
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz (340g) Salmon salmon fillet; cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 3.0 tbsp (42g / 1.48 oz) Butter butter, divided.
  • 8 oz (225g) Broccoli fresh broccoli; cut into small florets.
  • 2.0 oz (56g) Cheese cheddar cheese, grated (about 0.5 cups).
  • 0.1 tsp (0.5g / 0.02 oz) Seasoning sea salt and 0.1 tsp (0.2g / 0.01 oz) black pepper, or adjust to taste.
  • 1 whole Garnish lime (approx. 67g / 2.36 oz), cut into wedges.
  • Shock the Broccoli: After boiling the broccoli for those quick 2 minutes, plunge the florets into a bowl of ice water. This shocks the vegetables, immediately stopping the cooking process so they retain that vibrant green color and firm bite before going into the oven.
  • Watch the Butter: Butter has a low smoke point. Fry the salmon over moderate (medium) heat so the milk solids in the butter gently brown and infuse the fish with a nutty, rich flavor without burning and turning bitter.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven using the broiler setting to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a gentle boil, then add the 8 oz (225g) broccoli florets to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until they are slightly tender but maintain their delicate color and chewy texture; drain well.
  3. Arrange the drained broccoli in a well-greased baking dish, add 1. 0 tbsp (14g / 0.49 oz) of the butter, and season with 0. 1 tsp (0. 5g / 0.18 oz) salt and 0. 1 tsp (0. 2g / 0.07 oz) pepper to taste.
  4. Sprinkle the 2. 0 oz (56g) of grated cheddar cheese evenly over the broccoli and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese turns a beautiful golden color.
  5. In a large saucepan over moderate heat, melt the remaining 2. 0 tbsp (28g / 0.99 oz) of butter completely.
  6. Fry the 12 oz (340g) of salmon pieces in the hot butter for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are beautifully seared and cooked through.
  7. Pat the Salmon Dry: Before frying, always use a paper towel to pat your salmon pieces completely dry. Removing excess moisture is the secret to getting a beautiful, golden-brown crust when pan-frying in butter.
  8. Grate Your Own Cheese: Pre-shredded bagged cheeses often contain anti-caking agents (like potato starch) which can add hidden carbs and prevent the cheese from melting smoothly.
  9. Grate your cheddar right off the block for the meltiest, keto-friendly topping!

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 5.8gProtein: 31gFat: 25g

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