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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Pan Seared Salmon with Goat Cheese Sauce

    Pan Seared Salmon with Goat Cheese Sauce

    By Jennifer • Jan 19, 2022 • Leave a Comment

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    Best Keto Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

    This pan seared salmon with goat cheese sauce is one of our all-time favorite fish dishes. It's an easy to make dinner with a crispy outer layer and juicy and tender flesh.

    Pan Seared Salmon with Salsa Cheese Sauce
    Table of Contents
    • Why You'll Love Crispy Pan Seared Salmon
    • Pan Seared Salmon Ingredients
    • How To Make Pan Seared Salmon
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storage
    • More Healthy Dinner Recipes
    • Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

    Learn how to pan sear salmon with just a quick sear, in a good, non-stick frying pan. This keto salmon dinner is fast and so easy to make on a busy weeknight.

    Combined with an unbelievably delicious sour cream, avocado and goat cheese sauce, it really is the best pan seared salmon recipe!

    Looking for more keto salmon ideas? Try our baked salmon with green beans or lemon garlic salmon!

    Salmon fillets, cherry tomatoes and goat cheese on a plate under a tea towel

    Why You'll Love Crispy Pan Seared Salmon

    • Fast and easy dinner
    • High in protein and omega 3 fatty acids
    • Easy clean up
    • Only 6.7 grams of net carbs!!

    Pan Seared Salmon Ingredients

    This recipe is made with healthy, low-carb ingredients that are delicious and guilt-free! Feel free to add your own seasonings to the salmon depending on your own tastes.

    Pan Seared Salmon with Salsa Cheese Sauce Ingredients

    Salmon fillets - try to go for wild salmon over farmed salmon if possible. Farmed salmon contains more toxins than wild varieties as the water they live in is often polluted with uneaten food, antibiotics and pesticides.

    Cherry tomatoes - any cherry tomatoes will do, but we suggest the heirloom varieties that are small and round.

    Avocado - a keto staple, avocados are loaded with healthy fats and fiber. They add a great texture combined with the goat cheese and sour cream in this recipe.

    Sour cream - low in fat and carbs it's perfect on keto. We use sour cream to add a

    Goat cheese - a soft, crumbly form of milk cheese that we use as part of the cheese sauce for this recipe. Goat cheese is great on keto because it's low carb, and although the amount of carbs varies depending on the type, there are as few as 1 gram per ounce!

    Olive oil - any olive oil will do to sear the salmon fillets, but if you have cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil use that.

    Seasonings - to season our salmon fillets we used a simple blend of cumin, chili powder and salt. Feel free to add your own favorite herbs and spices!

    How To Make Pan Seared Salmon

    To make this easy pan seared salmon you'll only need 10 minutes of prep, 10 minutes of cooking. Simply follow these 3 easy steps:

    Step 1

    Fresh salmon fillets coated in cumin, chili powder and sea salt

    Coat the salmon fillets with cumin, chili powder and salt. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan for 1 to 2 minutes on each side.

    Step 2

    Sour cream, goat cheese and diced avocado in a bowl

    Toss the diced cherry tomatoes into the pan and reduce to a low heat. Simmer for 5 minutes seasoning with sea salt.

    Step 3

    Delicious pan seared salmon with cherry tomatoes and a goat cheese sauce

    While simmering, grab a small bowl and combine the sour cream, diced avocado and crumbled goat cheese. Serve the salmon and tomatoes with a generous scoop of the sour cream cheese mixture.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Is salmon keto friendly?

      Yes! Salmon is a great source of protein, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D. It can be eaten raw or cooked in various ways on the keto diet including searing it with herbs, spices, and spices. Check out our collection of the best keto salmon recipes for ideas.
    • How long to pan sear salmon?

      If you are searing a thin salmon fillet, cook it for 1 to 2 minutes per side so that it doesn't overcook and dry out. If you are searing a thicker piece of salmon, cook for up to 5 to 6 minutes per side or until there is no longer any pink color.

    Storage

    In the fridge: any leftover salmon can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, as long as it's covered or stored in an air-tight container.

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    Pan Seared Salmon with Salsa Cheese Sauce

    Pan Seared Salmon Recipe

    Our pan seared salmon recipe is a delicious dinner idea for salmon lovers! Crispy, tender and juicy salmon fillets with a delectable goat cheese sauce.
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    Prep: 10 minutes
    Cook: 10 minutes
    Total: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Jennifer

    Ingredients 

    • 12 oz Salmon Fillets
    • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
    • ½ Avocado diced
    • ¼ cup Sour Cream
    • 2 oz Goat Cheese
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt

    Instructions

    • Coat the salmon fillets with cumin, chili powder and salt. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sear the fillets for 1-2 minutes on each side.
      Coating salmon fillets with chili powder, cumin and salt ready to sear in a non-stick pan
    • Toss the diced tomatoes into the pan and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt.
    • In the meantime, in a small bowl combine the sour cream with the avocado and crumbled goat cheese.
      Cheesy sauce made with sour cream, crumbled goat cheese and diced avocado
    • Serve the salmon hot with the sour cream cheese mixture.
      Crispy and juicy pan seared salmon fillets with cherry tomatoes and a salsa cheese sauce on a plate ready to eat

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    Notes

    Net Carbs: 6.7g

    Nutrition

    Calories: 667 kcal Carbohydrates: 12.1 g Protein: 44.9 g Fat: 51.1 g Saturated Fat: 16.4 g Cholesterol: 117 mg Sodium: 446 mg Potassium: 1287 mg Fiber: 5.4 g Sugar: 4.3 g Calcium: 379 mg Iron: 3 mg Net Carbs: 6.7 g
    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Calories: 667
    Diet: Keto
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