Keto Herb Butter Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower (Printer-Friendly)

Succulent salmon with fragrant herb butter and golden roasted cauliflower. A simple, low-carb meal ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon and Herb Butter

01 - 4 salmon fillets, 5 ounces 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine softened butter, parsley, dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until well blended and 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 spread 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 separate baking dish lined with parchment paper.
06 - Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of herb butter over top of each salmon fillet.
07 - Place salmon in oven during final 12 minutes of cauliflower roasting. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
08 - Serve salmon hot garnished with extra fresh herbs and lemon wedges alongside roasted cauliflower.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Herb butter melts over warm salmon like it was made for each other, no complicated sauces required.
  • Your kitchen smells incredible in under 40 minutes, and you're left with almost zero cleanup.
  • Low-carb living stops feeling like deprivation when you're eating this well.
02 -
  • Don't skip the paper towel step for salmon—wet fish won't get the gentle crust that herb butter deserves, and moisture is the enemy of texture.
  • Timing is everything here; if your oven runs hot, start checking the salmon at 9 minutes because overdone salmon tastes dry and defeats the purpose of this whole endeavor.
03 -
  • If your herb butter is too soft, chill it for 10 minutes before spreading; cold herb butter sits on the salmon rather than melting off immediately into the pan.
  • For extra depth, let your herb butter sit at room temperature for an hour before cooking so the flavors meld and deepen.
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