Serves 4

 This gorgeous healthy salmon recipe is so moist and delicious! The lemon gives you one more tool to make your meal taste decadent while keeping it on the healthy side.

Prep Time: 30 minutes for salmon to warm on the counter

Cooking Time: 2-5 minutes 

Ingredients:

(4) 4-ounce pieces of wild-caught salmon (skin-on)

2 Tbs. ghee or butter

1 tsp. sea salt

½ tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 lemon

1 scallion

Fresh thyme

Instructions:

 Set salmon on a plate on the counter for about 30 minutes, just enough time for it to begin to reach room temperature. 

 While it is on the counter, rub it with ghee or butter and season it with sea salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

 Bring a skillet to medium-high heat.  Once hot, place the salmon on the skillet, skin-side down.

 Cook for 1 minute, then flip and finish cooking for 1 more minute.

 Serve on a plate and garnish with fresh lemon wedges and sprigs of fresh thyme. 

Enjoy!

Calories: 172

Carbs: 1

Net Carbs: 1 

Protein: 19

Fat: 10