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Keto fried salmon with broccoli and lemon mayo

Keto fried salmon with broccoli and lemon mayo

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Elegant salmon. Bright, vibrant broccoli. Lemon mayo. Now that’s what we call a one-skillet wonder. And it’s keto elegance at its finest.
January 6 2018 recipe by , photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Dinner, Lunch, Meal

Keto fried salmon with broccoli and lemon mayo

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Elegant salmon. Bright, vibrant broccoli. Lemon mayo. Now that’s what we call a one-skillet wonder. And it’s keto elegance at its finest.
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4 servingservings

Ingredients

Lemon mayo
Salmon with broccoli
  • 1 lb (5 cups) 450 g (1.2 liters) broccoli
  • 1¾ lbs 800 g salmon, boneless filletsalmon, boneless fillets
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 oz. 28 g butter, divided or coconut oil
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Instructions

  1. Mix mayonnaise and lemon juice. Set aside for later.
  2. Divide the salmon into serving-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Rinse and trim the broccoli, including the stem. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Fry the salmon in half the butter or oil over medium heat for a couple of minutes on each side. Lower the heat towards the end. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  5. Add the remaining butter or oil to the same skillet and cook the broccoli over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until it is slightly softened and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the fried salmon and broccoli together with a hearty dollop of lemon mayo.

Tip!

Feel free to substitute crème fraîche for the mayo. A drizzle of hollandaise or cowboy sauce are also delicious ways to add healthy fat to this one-skillet wonder!

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40 comments

  1. 1
    Eric
    March 9 2018
    Really good. Fast and easy.
  2. 2
    Beverly Kerr
    April 7 2018
    I lost 2 solid pounds the first week of this diet. My husband is feeling great and he loves the recipes. Thank you for making "Healthy" taste so good.
  3. 3
    Sue
    May 9 2018
    This recipe was so good and so quick. We still had some hollandaise left so we used that instead of the mayo. This now goes on our take-away night list.
  4. 1 comment removed
  5. 5
    Sharifah
    July 31 2018
    I used catfish instead and did mashed cauliflower. It was so good!
  6. 6
    Melissa
    September 7 2018
    I too have been on this for a week and have lost 5 lbs! I am sooooooooooo happy! And I am not even starving. I initially thought it was weird but these meals turn out pretty darn good! It goes to show you, don't knock it til you try it!
  7. 7
    Alicia
    June 1 2019
    Salmon broccoli and lemon mayo is a combination I independently arrived at. Very good and so quick and easy. Lemon mayo is a staple in my fridge. My mayo also contains turmeric to make it bright yellow and a clove of garlic.
  8. 8
    taniafreezer
    January 2 2020
    Quick, easy and delicious. I added a tiny sprinkle of sumac to the broccoli to jazz it up a bit.
  9. 9
    jackie
    February 3 2020
    so if I am making the recipe just for myself, do i use the measurements for 2 serves?
    Or, is the lunch the following day factored into the recipe for 1 serving?
    thanks
    Reply: #10
  10. 10
    Reply to comment #9 by jackie
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 3 2020

    so if I am making the recipe just for myself, do i use the measurements for 2 serves?
    Or, is the lunch the following day factored into the recipe for 1 serving?
    thanks

    1 serving = 1 meal for 1 person. If you need leftovers for lunch the next day, you will want to make 2 servings.

    Reply: #11
  11. 11
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    jackie
    February 4 2020
    Thank you Kristin. I did use the correct measurements then. I was thinking kit was too much food... great news really
  12. 12
    Sanny
    February 9 2020
    I am coming off a low calorie diet where the food is rehydrated and going to start this two week keto diet from Wednesday and I am so excited about having 'real food'. The recipes look delicious!

    Would have started on Tuesday but will be away, so rather start proper when at home and evrything is at an arms length.

    Do you have any tips for me so that I can be successful?

  13. 13
    Robyn
    February 16 2020
    I don’t like salmon or other “fishy” fish. Can I substitute something else?
    Reply: #14
  14. 14
    Reply to comment #13 by Robyn
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    February 17 2020

    I don’t like salmon or other “fishy” fish. Can I substitute something else?

    Sure! Feel free to substitute the fish of your choice.

  15. 15
    paula88daniels
    March 31 2020
    It was really good and so easy. My son and I both enjoyed it very much. We sprinkled some fresh grated parmesan on the broccoli right before taking it out of the pan. Definitely will make this again.
  16. 16
    Celtic
    April 27 2020
    Mayonnaise did not turn out. Tried it twice and all I got was a thin yellow mess not mayonnaise. Don’t know what went wrong I followed the recipe????
    Reply: #17
  17. 17
    Reply to comment #16 by Celtic
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    April 27 2020

    Mayonnaise did not turn out. Tried it twice and all I got was a thin yellow mess not mayonnaise. Don’t know what went wrong I followed the recipe????

    The most common issues with homemade mayonnaise can be resolved by using a container that is just large enough to fit the blending tool. It may also take additional patience in terms of blending the mayonnaise for a sufficient amount of time.

  18. 18
    Christelle N
    April 30 2020
    You can get your mayo back by adding very hot water 1tablespoon at a time while mixing it with a hand mixer. You can also try to cook your mayo on very low heat mixing it constantly.
  19. 19
    Sherri
    May 4 2020
    I'm not hungry in the morning. I have my coffee with a splash of heavy whipping cream, just out of habit, but I am not hungry. I get up most days around 8, and not hungry till sometimes after noon.
    Do I have to eat all three meals, or can I do the IF and only have 2 meals?
    Reply: #20
  20. 20
    Reply to comment #19 by Sherri
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 4 2020

    I'm not hungry in the morning. I have my coffee with a splash of heavy whipping cream, just out of habit, but I am not hungry. I get up most days around 8, and not hungry till sometimes after noon.
    Do I have to eat all three meals, or can I do the IF and only have 2 meals?

    We recommend eating to hunger. If you're not hungry for breakfast, it's OK to skip it and eat lunch when you get hungry.

  21. 21
    nurarinianwar
    May 7 2020
    Can someone help me to understand the nutrition part? Cause the percentages shown doesn't tally when I try to do my own calculations. I keep getting 60% of fat instead of 78. The reason why I'm counting is because I want to eat something alongside this. Like keto brownies etc. But I need to know the calculations so my body will keep in ketosis
    Reply: #22
  22. 22
    Reply to comment #21 by nurarinianwar
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    May 7 2020

    Can someone help me to understand the nutrition part? Cause the percentages shown doesn't tally when I try to do my own calculations. I keep getting 60% of fat instead of 78. The reason why I'm counting is because I want to eat something alongside this. Like keto brownies etc. But I need to know the calculations so my body will keep in ketosis

    For ketosis and/or weight loss, focus on the carbohydrates rather than fat. This is 5g net carbs so you would need to factor that in when looking for a keto brownie recipe. These are 2g net carbs per serving:
    https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/low-carb-double-chocolate-chip-bro...

  23. 23
    Amna
    May 8 2020
    Can i use chicken or meat instead?
    Reply: #24
  24. 24
    Reply to comment #23 by Amna
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    May 8 2020

    Can i use chicken or meat instead?

    Yes, that would be an easy substitution, but be sure to adjust the nutritional information with the protein you choose to use.

  25. 25
    whitneytatten30
    May 17 2020
    I don't like salmon and want to swap this dinner but it's not allowing me to swap like it did with the breakfast. Do I just search and swap for another recipe under my per carb per day amount?
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  27. 27
    paige21
    June 23 2020
    I don't like fish, where do I go to see what else I can use?
    Reply: #28
  28. 28
    Reply to comment #27 by paige21
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    June 23 2020

    I don't like fish, where do I go to see what else I can use?

    Generally, chicken and pork can make good substitutes for fish but you would need to adjust the baking/cooking time.

  29. 29
    Sarah
    August 17 2020
    My boyfriend and I are starting this together and I’m wondering how to work out the fat limitations / allowances for each individual. I’m 5ft and 9 stone and he is 6ft and 16 stone - surely I would have to have less fat? I’m concerned eating so much will have me put on weight despite the low carbs.
    Reply: #30
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    Britta Patterson
    August 17 2020

    My boyfriend and I are starting this together and I’m wondering how to work out the fat limitations / allowances for each individual. I’m 5ft and 9 stone and he is 6ft and 16 stone - surely I would have to have less fat? I’m concerned eating so much will have me put on weight despite the low carbs.

    Overall fat intake can differ depending on each individual. This article may be able to help guide you and your boyfriend in regards to your concern https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/how-much-fat.

  31. 31
    Deborah James
    September 14 2020
    I have signed up for the free months trial but it will not allow me to save my favourite recipes. How do I rectify this please?
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  32. 32
    Reply to comment #31 by Deborah James
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    September 14 2020

    I have signed up for the free months trial but it will not allow me to save my favourite recipes. How do I rectify this please?

    Make sure you are logged into your account on the platform you are using. If this does not resolve the issue, please email support@dietdoctor.com, be sure to include the device or platform you're using.

  33. 33
    Olivia
    October 6 2020
    Okay so I’m confused, I’m doing this by myself! So for dinner, am i cooking 4 servings? 2 servings for dinner and 2 for lunch the next day? Or am i suppose to cook 2 servings.... 1 serving for dinner and 1 for lunch the next day?? HELP!!
    Reply: #34
  34. 34
    Reply to comment #33 by Olivia
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    October 6 2020

    Okay so I’m confused, I’m doing this by myself! So for dinner, am i cooking 4 servings? 2 servings for dinner and 2 for lunch the next day? Or am i suppose to cook 2 servings.... 1 serving for dinner and 1 for lunch the next day?? HELP!!

    On your main meal plan page, set it so you are cooking for 1 person. Then, the Recipe tab will have the correct information. It will say 1 dinner + 1 lunch.

    Reply: #36
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    Olivia
    October 6 2020
    I’m sorry that doesn’t really answer my question! So is it one serving for lunch and then one serving for dinner? Because my grocery list is set to one person but the meals say 4 servings and i just want to make sure I’m not over eating!
  36. 36
    Reply to comment #34 by Kristin Parker
    Olivia
    October 6 2020
    I’m sorry that doesn’t really answer my question! So is it one serving for lunch and then one serving for dinner? Because my grocery list is set to one person but the meals say 4 servings and i just want to make sure I’m not over eating!
    Reply: #37
  37. 37
    Reply to comment #36 by Olivia
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    October 6 2020

    I’m sorry that doesn’t really answer my question! So is it one serving for lunch and then one serving for dinner? Because my grocery list is set to one person but the meals say 4 servings and i just want to make sure I’m not overeating!

    If you are setting the number of servings on the meal plan level, set the meal plan for the number of people eating the plan. If it is just you, set the meal plan for 1. This will generate a shopping list for one person to eat for a week.

  38. 38
    wplogin-b14561f0-65aa-4421-907b-6030cf494df1
    October 26 2020
    How much fat, protein, and carbs should a person consume in a keto diet? how do you count? I can see that a day meal covers more than 180 gms of fat? isn't that too much?
    Reply: #39
  39. 39
    Reply to comment #38 by wplogin-b14561f0-65aa-4421-907b-6030cf494df1
    Britta Patterson
    October 26 2020
    How much fat, protein, and carbs should a person consume in a keto diet? how do you count? I can see that a day meal covers more than 180 gms of fat? isn't that too much?

    This will be dependent on the individual. It is easiest to focus on keeping carbs low, ensure adequate protein, and use fat for satiety. If you would like to count, you can find nutrition information on each recipe or averages per week on meal plans. Many find it helpful just to count carbs. Here is a great guide to fat intake which discusses adjusting fat in your meals to suit your needs https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/how-much-fat. Here is another about protein intake https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/protein.

  40. 40
    Lindsay
    November 7 2020
    Ok so I was going to make two servings but the amount of salmon doesn’t seem to add up right. Shouldn’t two servings be 1lb of salmon and not 4/5lb? 4/5lb comes out to just shy of 13oz so that’s 3oz less than a pound. Can you please help?
    Reply: #41
  41. 41
    Reply to comment #40 by Lindsay
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    November 7 2020

    Ok so I was going to make two servings but the amount of salmon doesn’t seem to add up right. Shouldn’t two servings be 1lb of salmon and not 4/5lb? 4/5lb comes out to just shy of 13oz so that’s 3oz less than a pound. Can you please help?

    Due to ingredient sizes, sometimes changing the serving size doesn't translate well. If needed, you could prepare the 4 servings and always have leftovers!

  42. 42
    Beth
    March 21 2021
    This turned out great and was really fast and easy to make!

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