Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon (Low-Carb & Keto)

Searing the salmon first and building the sauce in the same skillet means the fillets pick up every bit of the garlic butter that follows — this is a one-pan dinner that looks far fancier than the effort it actually takes.

Heavy cream and parmesan turn the pan sauce silky without any flour or thickener, which keeps the whole dish comfortably within a low-carb, keto way of eating. A splash of lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a little background heat if you want it. Spoon extra sauce over the fillets right before serving so nothing goes to waste.