Keto Spicy Lime Pollock
A perfectly portioned keto-friendly seafood dinner featuring tender pollock fillets steamed in individual foil packets with spinach, asparagus, and a zesty chili oil-lime sauce. This low-carb meal delivers bold flavors and healthy fats in just 27 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners while staying within your keto macros.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces spinach leaves pre-washed bag
- 36 asparagus spears washed (5-inch or less)
- 24 ounces flounder washed and patted dry (divided into 3-4 ounce portions)
- 6 green onions sliced (white parts only)
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lime
- Salt and pepper or garlic salt to taste
Instructions
Prep the Packets:
- Tear six 18-inch sheets of aluminum foil and set aside.
- Make the chili oil: Combine olive oil and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds on high to infuse the flavors.
- Prepare the lime: Cut into quarters for easy squeezing.
- Season the Fish:
- Season both sides of each flounder filet with salt (or garlic salt) and pepper to taste.
- Assembly Time:
- Layer ingredients in the center of each foil sheet in this exact order:
- 1½ cups lightly packed spinach leaves
- 6 asparagus spears
- 1 seasoned fish filet
- 1/6 of the sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- Juice from 1 lime quarter
- Seal and Bake
- Bring the ends of foil together over the food and crimp several times to create a seal.
- Crimp the ends to fully close each packet. 8. Bake at 450°F for 12-15 minutes.