Mexican · Dinner
Skillet Fish Fillet in Garlic Sauce (Keto)
White fish fillet seared in a skillet then simmered in a butter and olive oil garlic sauce with lime juice and chili flakes, served over cauliflower rice and garnished with cilantro. This Mexican-style keto dish is rich, garlicky and citrus-bright without grains, added sugar or starch.
$7
10 minsPrep
15 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
471Calories
33.9gProtein
34.9gFat
7.4gCarbs
1.6gSugar
2.6gFiber
1131mgSodium
143mgChol
16.1gSat Fat
890mgPotassium
85mgCalcium
1.7mgIron
2.1mcgVitamin B12
38mgVitamin C
gluten-free
low-carb
keto
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the fish fillet dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
2
Sear
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat and sear the fish 2–3 minutes per side until golden and opaque throughout.
3
Bloom
Lower heat to medium, melt 1.5 tbsp butter in the skillet, add the garlic and chili flakes, and cook 1–2 minutes until the garlic turns light gold and fragrant.
4
Plate
In a separate pan, melt 1/2 tbsp butter over medium heat and sauté the cauliflower rice 3–4 minutes until softened. Return the fish to the garlic skillet, add the lime juice and cilantro, simmer gently 2 minutes, then spoon the fish and garlic sauce over the cauliflower rice.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g white fish fillet
- 6 cloves6 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp42g butter
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- 2 tbsp30ml lime juice
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 7 oz200g cauliflower rice
- 1 tbsp14g butter
