Low Carb Lemon Herb Salmon
Elevate your dinner routine with this Low Carb Lemon Herb Salmon—an irresistible blend of bright citrus and fresh herbs that takes healthy eating to gourmet heights. Perfectly seasoned salmon fillets are bathed in a vibrant mixture of zesty lemon, aromatic garlic, and fragrant dill and parsley, then roasted to flaky perfection in just 15 minutes. With minimal prep and clean, wholesome ingredients, this protein-packed recipe is ideal for quick weeknight meals or elegant occasions. Gluten-free and keto-friendly, it's a low-carb delight that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a balanced, flavor-forward meal the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets
- 1 medium Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Grate the zest of the lemon into a small bowl, then squeeze the juice into the same bowl.
Finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, chopped dill, and chopped parsley.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Place the salmon fillets in a baking dish, ensuring they are not overlapping.
Pour the lemon herb mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.3 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 105.7 g | 211% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 220 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
