Keto Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Butter Sauce
This Keto Pork Schnitzel with Lemon Butter Sauce is a delectable twist on a classic, featuring a crispy almond flour coating and a zesty, creamy sauce. Perfect for a satisfying low-carb dinner!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 565kcal
Equipment
- Meat tenderizer or mallet
- Three shallow bowls
- Frying pan
- Whisk
- Grater
- Zester
Ingredients
For the Schnitzel:
- 4 boneless pork chops about 1 lb or 450 g
- 1 cup almond flour 96 g
- 1 tsp paprika 2 g
- ½ tsp garlic powder 1.5 g
- ½ tsp onion powder 1.5 g
- ½ tsp salt 3 g
- ¼ tsp black pepper 0.5 g
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 30 g
- ¼ cup olive oil for frying 60 ml
For the Lemon Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter 113 g
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 15 ml
- 1 tsp lemon zest 2 g
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 4 g
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by tenderizing the pork chops to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) using a meat tenderizer or mallet. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, combine almond flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs.
- In a third shallow bowl, place the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each pork chop first in the almond flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with Parmesan cheese, pressing the cheese onto the chop to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the pork chops and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
- For the lemon butter sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the lemon juice and zest until combined. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the pork schnitzel hot, drizzled with the lemon butter sauce.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot before adding the pork chops to avoid them soaking up too much oil and becoming greasy.
If you have a meat thermometer, the internal temperature of the pork should reach 145°F (63°C) to be fully cooked.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
For an added touch, serve with a wedge of lemon for squeezing over the schnitzel just before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 48g | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g