Keto Friendly Lemon Dill Baked Salmon

This keto friendly lemony baked salmon is so delicious, everybody will want seconds! A fresh salmon side is smothered in butter and lemon. It’s topped with seasonings and lemon slices, then baked until flaky.

Our easy fish dinner isn’t just for people on a keto diet. It’s for anyone looking for a healthy dish that is easy to prepare, with just 5 ingredients!

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What is Lemon Dill Baked Salmon?

Salmon is one of the most flavorful and versatile fish that is widely available on the market today. It can be grilled, fried, smoked, poached, broiled, and more. In this recipe, the salmon is basted in a lemon butter mixture, sprinkled with dried dill, then baked in the oven until flaky.

Salmon is also one of the most healthy fishes to eat. It is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, needed by the body for optimal health. Wild salmon contains more omega-3s than farmed salmon, but it also tends to be more expensive. No matter which type you choose, you can be assured of getting about 30 grams of protein in a 5 ounce serving.

What Makes This a Keto Recipe?

A keto diet consists of high fat and protein consumption with very low carbs and no sugar. This may not be the best choice for everyone since it is very restrictive, but it is the best choice for me in my weight loss journey.

I have a gluten sensitivity that causes swelling and general malaise, so I try to avoid glutenous foods. I am also a meat-lover, so eating a large amount of protein appealed to me. The more I looked at the foods that are allowed on keto, the more that eating style appealed to me. But rest assured, even though this recipe is keto-friendly, it is delicious for anyone who enjoys salmon!

How Can I Vary This Recipe?

If you’re not a fan of dill, you can substitute your favorite herb or seasoning blend. My family loves this recipe with Everything Bagel Seasoning instead of dill. You can also use Italian seasoning, basil, or tarragon.

Another delicious variation of this recipe is to substitute limes for lemons, lime juice for lemon juice, and fresh cilantro for the dried dill. It pairs wonderfully with rice and black beans for a delicious Southwest dinner!

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Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
  
  Rinse salmon side under cold water and lay it on a large baking sheet, skin side down. I like to line my baking sheets with parchment paper to make clean-up a little easier.
• Whisk together melted butter and lemon juice until well combined.
• Pour butter mixture over salmon side.
• Sprinkle with dried dill.
• Lay lemon slices on salmon.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

What Should I Serve with Salmon?

• Five Minute Caprese Salad is a colorful and delicious keto-friendly side dish
• Give our Creamy Dreamy Dill Cucumber Salad a try for a perfect pairing
• Save time by making this Keto Friendly Overnight Layered Salad the night before

Keto Friendly
Lemon Dill Baked Salmon

Recipe by Chicken Soup with DumplingsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

This keto friendly lemony baked salmon is so delicious, everybody will want seconds! A fresh salmon side is smothered in butter and lemon. It’s topped with seasonings and lemon slices, then baked until flaky.

Ingredients

• 3 pound salmon side

• 1/4 cup melted butter

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• Dried dill

• 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Rinse salmon side under cold water and lay it on a large baking sheet, skin side down. I like to line my baking sheets with parchment paper to make clean-up a little easier.
• Whisk together melted butter and lemon juice until well combined.
• Pour butter mixture over salmon side.
• Sprinkle with dried dill.
• Lay lemon slices on salmon.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

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