Poppy Seed Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Dip

This poppy seed crusted salmon with goat cheese dip is an elegant dinner that is ready in minutes.

Perfectly tender salmon fillets with a crunchy outer texture combined with a refreshing goat cheese dip.

Loaded with flavor, protein and healthy fats - easy and delicious!

Salmon is perfect for whipping up fantastic meals in minutes.

In this case, coated with poppy seed that add a crunchy texture to the otherwise tender fish fillets.

It is served with a refreshing goat cheese dip, a fuss-free side, high in protein and healthy fats.

Add seasonal vegetables on the side, fresh or cooked, and you have a restaurant worthy meal on the table, in minutes!

Ingredients You'll Need

To make this keto salmon dinner you'll only need 5 simple ingredients + seasonings.

• Salmon fillets
• Poppy seeds
• Goat cheese
• Cucumber
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper

How To Make Poppy Seed Crusted Salmon

Step 1

Pour the poppy seeds onto a wide plate and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Press the salmon fillets into the seeds and make sure they're completed coated.

Step 2

In a pan heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the salmon fillets for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Step 3

While the salmon is cooking, finely chop the cucumber and place it in a mixing bowl with the goat cheese and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper and mix everything together.

Step 4

Serve the poppy seed coated salmon hot with the goat cheese dip. Optionally serve with a side of seasonal low carb vegetables.

Storage Instructions

In the fridge: Any leftover salmon and goat cheese dip can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Make sure it's covered well in an airtight container.

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Poppy Seed Crusted Salmon Recipe

Perfectly tender salmon fillets with a crunchy outer texture combined with a refreshing goat cheese dip. Loaded with flavor, protein and healthy fats - easy and delicious!

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Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 6 minutes

Total: 16 minutes

Servings: 2

Author: Jennifer

Ingredients 

• 2 fillets Salmon 6.2oz / 178g each
• 2 tablespoon Poppy Seeds
• ½ cup Goat Cheese full-fat
• ½ medium Cucumber
• 4 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

• Toss the poppy seeds onto a wide plate and add a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat the salmon fillets. Press with your fingers to stick well and make sure they're completed covered.
• Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a pan and sauté the coated fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat.
• In the meantime, finely chop the cucumber and mix with the goat cheese and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the salmon hot with the dip and optionally a side of seasonal low carb vegetables.

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Notes

Net Carbs: 5.2g

Nutrition

Calories: 737 kcal Carbohydrates: 6.5 g Protein: 41 g Fat: 63.2 g Saturated Fat: 18.8 g Cholesterol: 142 mg Sodium: 1416 mg Potassium: 928 mg Fiber: 1.3 g Sugar: 2.6 g Calcium: 251 mg Iron: 3 mg Net Carbs: 5.2 g

Course: Dinner, Mains

Cuisine: American

Calories: 737

Diet: Keto