Keto Pork Chops with Asparagus
This Keto Pork Chops with Asparagus recipe offers a delightful blend of juicy pork chops and crisp asparagus, all sautéed in a flavorful garlic butter sauce enhanced with lemon juice and oregano. It's a simple, quick, and nutritious meal tailored for a ketogenic lifestyle, providing a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
Garlic butter:
- 10 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the pork chops and asparagus:
- 4 pork chops
- 1 lb fresh asparagus
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter: In a mixing bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, garlic powder, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Cook the pork chops: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic butter, allowing it to melt. Place the pork chops in the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are thoroughly cooked.
- Prepare the asparagus: Remove the pork chops and keep them warm. In the same skillet, add the asparagus seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until tender yet crisp.
- Serve: Arrange the pork chops and asparagus on plates. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter from the skillet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1porkchopCalories: 748kcalCarbohydrates: 7.1gProtein: 44gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26.5gTrans Fat: 1.2gCholesterol: 219mgSodium: 350mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 2.3g
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