Lemon-garlic salmon with tzatziki sauce (Keto)

 

Makes 4 servings

• ½ cup diced cucumber
• ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel, divided
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic, divided
• Pinch of black pepper
• 4 (4-ounce) skinless salmon fillets

1. place cucumber in small colander set over small bowl ; sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt and drain 1 hour.
2. For tzatziki sauce, stir yogurt, cucumber, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon peel, ½ teaspoon garlic and ¼ teaspoon salt in small bowl until combined ; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
3. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon peel, ½ teaspoon garlic, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper in small bowl ; mix well and rub evenly onto salmon.
4. Heat nonstick grill pan over medium-high heat ; cook salmon 5 minutes per sides or until fish begins to flake when tested with fork.
5. Serve with tzatziki sauce.

Per serving

• 243 calories
• 12g total fat
• 3g carbs
• 3g net carbs
• 0g dietary fiber
• 29g protein

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