Keto Herb Butter Salmon with Cauliflower (Print)

Tender salmon with aromatic herb butter and crispy roasted cauliflower for a satisfying low-carb meal.

# Components:

→ Salmon & Herb Butter

01 - 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each), skin-on or skinless
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Lemon wedges for serving

→ Roasted Cauliflower

11 - 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Set aside.
03 - Place cauliflower florets on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Toss to coat evenly and arrange in single layer.
04 - Roast in oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and tender.
05 - Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down in a separate baking dish lined with parchment paper.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of herb butter over the top of each salmon fillet.
07 - During the final 12 minutes of cauliflower roasting, place salmon in oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Serve salmon hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs and lemon wedges, alongside roasted cauliflower.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • The herb butter does all the heavy lifting, turning simple salmon into something that tastes like a restaurant dish.
  • Everything roasts on one oven cycle, which means minimal cleanup and maximum time to actually sit down.
  • It fits perfectly into a keto lifestyle without tasting like you're being restrictive about anything.
  • Cauliflower becomes something you genuinely crave instead of a vegetable you tolerate.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the salmon—even a little moisture will create steam that prevents browning and makes the texture less pleasant.
  • The key to golden cauliflower is using high heat and giving it space on the pan, so resist the urge to cram everything together thinking it'll cook faster.
03 -
  • Make the herb butter ahead of time and let it sit covered in the fridge for an hour—the flavors blend better and it's easier to portion out.
  • If your salmon is particularly thick, tent it loosely with foil for the first few minutes of baking, then uncover it so the top can finish cooking exposed to the heat.
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