Keto Diet Dinner Recipe 2 -Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto, Creamy Chicken Adobo

Salmon with Chunky Basil Pesto



Salmon is one of the best to eat when on a keto diet. It is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The combination of salmon and pesto is surprisingly good that you will look forward to having another round of this meal!
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🍽 Servings: 1

Ingredients:
For the Salmon:
170g Salmon fillet
Salt and black pepper
1/8 tsp dried Thyme
1/8 tsp dried Rosemary

For the sauce:
1/4 cup fresh Basil
1 Tbsp Almonds
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
2 Garlic cloves
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Salt and black pepper

Procedure:
For the Salmon:
1) Season the salmon fillet with all the spices and herbs.
2) Heat a non-stick pan and add olive oil.
3) Add the salmon to the skillet, skin down first. Cook for a few minutes.
4) Flip the salmon carefully and continue cooking until thoroughly cooked. Set aside.

For the sauce:
1) Using a food processor, prepare all the ingredients.
2) Add the ingredients in the food processor.
3) Pulse on high until everything is coarsely chopped, about 1 minute.
4) Serve the salmon with pesto and a slice of lemon.

Nutritional Information:

Energy - 606.9 kcal
Protein - 38.4g
Fat - 46.9g
Carbohydrates - 3.9g

Creamy Chicken Adobo


Adobo is a popular Filipino dish and the process involves cooking the meat in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and black peppercorns. But this version has a twist. Coconut cream is added to the dish which makes it creamier and richer in taste.
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🍽 Servings: 1

Ingredients:
150g Chicken Thighs or Legs
2 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 tsp Black Peppercorns
1 pc dried Bay Leaf
1 Tbsp Coconut vinegar
2 tsp low-sodium Soy Sauce
1.5 cups Chicken Stock
1.5 Tbsp Coconut Cream
1 tsp Olive Oil

Procedure:
1) Heat olive oil in a braising pan.
2) Add chicken and sear until brown on both sides.
3) Add stock, vinegar, soy sauce, bay leaf, garlic, black peppercorns. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
4) Reduce pan juices and stir in coconut cream.
5) Season as needed with salt.

Nutritional Information:
Energy - 463 kcal
Protein - 27g (24%)
Fat - 37g (72%)
Carbohydrates - 4.5g (4%)
Fiber - 1g





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