Keto wild salmon fillet in lemon butter sauce with asparagus

Keto wild salmon fillet in lemon butter sauce with asparagus: tender wild salmon, green asparagus, garlic, dill and lemon in a creamy, buttery sauce.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 580 kcal per serving
• Protein: 38 g
• Fat: 45 g
• Carbs: 7 g

Ingredients

• 2 wild salmon fillets
• 250 g green asparagus
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ unwaxed lemon
• 1 splash of cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• Salt
• Fresh dill
• Pepper

Method

You’ll need: oven · frying pan · baking tray · grater · spatula

1. Lay the green asparagus on a baking tray, season with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast in the oven at 200 °C (180 °C fan) for 10–12 minutes, until lightly browned and still tender-crisp.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan. Salt the wild salmon and fry it skin-side down first until the skin is crisp, then turn it briefly and finish cooking.
3. Take the wild salmon out of the pan and keep it warm. Turn down the heat, then add the butter and garlic to the pan and let the butter melt gently.
4. Stir in the lemon juice and a splash of cream and let the sauce infuse briefly. Season with pepper and a little dill.
5. Divide the roasted asparagus between plates, place the wild salmon on top and spoon over the lemon butter sauce.
6. To serve, finish with fresh dill and a little lemon zest.

Good to know

A dish like this looks elegant but is pleasantly uncomplicated. The salmon stays juicy, the sauce is well rounded and the asparagus brings freshness to the plate.

Swaps

Wild salmon fillet → Arctic char or trout (similar protein content, good omega-3 fats, often available locally) Cream → crème fraîche or coconut cream without additives (less lactose or dairy-free, while still creamy) Butter → ghee (pure butterfat, more heat-stable and almost lactose-free) Olive oil → avocado oil (also mainly monounsaturated fatty acids and good for frying)

Allergens

Contains fish and dairy. Garlic and lemon can irritate a sensitive stomach; usually fine for children if mildly seasoned, and during pregnancy well-cooked salmon is the safe choice.

Frequently asked questions

Which fatty acids are in wild salmon?

Wild salmon mainly contains the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. The amount varies somewhat depending on the fishing area and season.

Which micronutrients does green asparagus provide?

Green asparagus mainly brings folate, vitamin K and potassium, plus fibre and smaller amounts of other plant compounds.

Does garlic agree with everyone?

Not always. Garlic contains FODMAPs, which can cause discomfort in sensitive people or people with irritable bowel syndrome.

Does lemon have much to offer nutritionally?

Lemon provides a little vitamin C and various aroma compounds from the juice and zest. In the finished dish, the amounts play a supporting role rather than a central one.

Is dill just decoration, or does it matter nutritionally?

Dill provides small amounts of vitamin K and plant compounds. In this recipe, though, the aroma clearly comes first, not a big nutrient contribution.