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Keto Baked Salmon Recipe

Keto baked salmon with mustard and herb sauce is an easy and delicious low-carb dinner for a weeknight or a special occasion.
Course dinner, Fish, Main Course
Cuisine American, Keto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 312kcal
Author Mihaela

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 salmon fillets 4oz/113g each
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp French yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes or to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack on the top level. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Lay the salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side-down. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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  • In a small bowl, add the remaining ingredients and whisk well to combine.
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  • Pour this mixture over the salmon and use your clean hands to gently rub it all over the top and sides.
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  • Bake for 12 min and no more than 15 min to avoid overcooking the fish. The salmon should be juicy and flake easily when pressed on the top with a fork. Overcooked salmon is super-firm, dry and it will crumble when you cut into it.

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Notes

Here's a brief summary of my detailed Tips & Tricks for this Oven Baked Salmon Fillet Recipe:
  1. For ingredient swaps, see Tip #1.
  2. Tip #2 includes what I like to serve with keto baked salmon.
  3. Read my recommendations for the best sauce to dress up your fillets in Tip #3. 
  4. Tip #4 offers the best way to cook a salmon fillet.
  5. And see Tip #5 for how to bake salmon. 
  6. Tip #6 digs into the best temperature to bake salmon in the oven for perfectly flaky fish. 
  7. See Tip #7 for the ideal internal temperature for safe-to-eat salmon.
  8. If you're using frozen fish, read how to make this recipe in Tip #8. 
  9. Tip #9 includes how to use this recipe for keto meal planning. 
  10. If you want to use the leftovers, be sure to read Tip #10. 
  11. Tip #11 includes my favorite seasonings for baked keto salmon. 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg