Brighten up your low-carb dinner with this zesty keto lemon butter chicken.
Juicy chicken thighs simmered in a luscious lemon butter sauce flavored with garlic, thyme, and parsley. The fresh lemon juice adds a tangy brightness while the butter and cream create a rich, velvety sauce that coats each tender bite of chicken.
A squeeze of lemon right before serving bumps up the citrus flavor even more. Serve this easy skillet chicken over zoodles or cauliflower rice for a complete keto-friendly meal. The bold, vibrant flavors of this lemon butter chicken make it perfect for a cozy night in.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon dry and place on prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Brush salmon fillets with lemon butter mixture.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Remove from oven and brush with remaining 1 tbsp melted butter.
Keto Baked Lemon Butter Salmon Recipe
Juicy salmon simmered in a bright, tangy lemon butter sauce. Easy keto skillet recipe with big, bold flavors perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
- 4 6 oz salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat salmon dry and place on prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Brush salmon fillets with lemon butter mixture.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining 1 tbsp melted butter.
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Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 23gFat: 16gFiber: 0g
