Looking for a delicious and healthy seafood dish? Try this 4-ingredient Keto Salmon recipe with a flavorful lemon pepper-garlic butter sauce!
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Ready to whip up dinner with just four simple ingredients? This recipe is ready to make that happen! Pair with your keto-friendly vegetable of choice.
Why You’ll Love This Keto Salmon Recipe
- Salmon is packed with nutrients like Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Ready in as little as 20 minutes, this recipe is a great option for busy weeknights or when you’re short on time.
- It’s versatile: you can swap out the seasonings for your seasonings of choice.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Salmon Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this baked salmon are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Salmon
- Butter
- Lemon pepper
- Garlic
Tools Needed for This Recipe
Here are a few of the tools I use or recommend to make this recipe!
How to Make Keto Salmon {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb salmon recipe. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Remove salmon from fridge and cut into fillets if not pre-cut. Set a timer for 15 minutes.
TIP: Salmon cooks best when it is out of the fridge for about 15 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly space fillets on parchment paper (skin side down if you purchased skin-on salmon), then pat tops of fillets with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
TIP: I use parchment paper for easier clean-up. You can also bake directly on a non-stick baking sheet.
Brush the top of the fillets with the melted butter, then top with lemon pepper and minced garlic.
When oven is preheated and the 15-minute timer goes off, bake fillets for 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness (measured at the thickest part of the fillet).
When done, the fillets should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
To serve: Pair with your keto-friendly vegetable of choice. Steamed broccoli topped with melted butter, salt, and pepper is my favorite option!
How Long to Bake Salmon at 400 F
If you bake salmon at 400 F, the official recommendation is to cook it to an internal temperature of 145 F, or until the flesh is opaque and easily separates with a fork. This takes about 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness, according to this culinary arts expert.
However, according to America’s Test Kitchen, they found the best flavor is achieved with farmed salmon baked to an internal temperature of 125 F degrees and wild salmon to 120 F.
Can I Eat Salmon on the Keto Diet?
You can eat salmon on the keto diet because it has zero net carbs per serving. Salmon is a great meal to avoid net carbs when you are dieting.
How Do I Make Salmon Keto-Friendly?
You can make salmon keto-friendly by preparing it using low carb recipes. Many recipes add high carb ingredients to the salmon meal. You must use a salmon recipe that only uses low carb ingredients. Also, you must choose low carb side dishes to serve with your salmon as well.
More Keto Salmon Recipes
Both of these keto baked salmon recipes are delicious and gluten free! This gluten free salmon casserole can be utilized as a delicious breakfast casserole as well.
Can I Eat Salmon on the Carnivore Diet?
You can eat salmon on the carnivore diet because it is a natural meat. Salmon is an ideal carnivore diet option and enjoyed by many adherents. Wild caught salmon is recommended if you are on the carnivore diet because it is a natural meat food, unlike factory farmed fish.
Check out even more carnivore diet recipes that many people love!
5 Reasons to Eat Salmon on the Keto Diet
- Salmon is rich in healthy fats, such as omega-3 fatty acids, which support brain and heart health.
- It is a great source of protein, which helps to keep you full and satisfied.
- Salmon is a zero-carb food, so you can save your carbs for something else (like a keto dessert recipe!).
- It is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B12 and vitamin D, which are crucial for overall health.
- Salmon is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in a variety of delicious ways, making it a versatile addition to any keto meal plan.
How Many Carbs Does Salmon Have?
Salmon has zero net carbs per 100 grams. And because it has zero net carbs it is ideal for the keto diet, low carb diets and the carnivore diet.
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Salmon Recipe
Per serving (4 total servings):
- 222 calories
- 13g fat
- 23g protein
- 1g net carbs
Keto Side Dishes That Go Well Salmon
- Learn how to make keto mac and cheese! One of our most popular easy keto cauliflower recipes. Or, you can just roast some cauliflower. And if you want even more vegetables you can make this delicious healthy roasted vegetables recipe.
- Make cauliflower mashed potatoes keto-friendly by following this recipe. It is sensationally creamy!
- Enjoy this delicious easy to make keto egg salad recipe! Again, super creamy and a recipe the whole family will love.
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Keto Salmon Recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter
Ingredients
- 16 oz salmon cut into four fillets
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
Instructions
- Remove salmon from fridge and cut into fillets if not pre-cut.
- Set a timer for 15 minutes. (Salmon cooks best when it is out of the fridge for about 15 minutes before baking.)
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Cover baking sheet with parchment paper. Evenly space fillets on parchment paper (skin side down if you purchased skin-on salmon), then pat tops of fillets with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Brush the top of the fillets with the melted butter, then top with lemon pepper and minced garlic.
- When oven is preheated and the 15-minute timer goes off, bake fillets for 8-10 minutes per inch of thickness (measured at the thickest part of the fillet).
- When done, the salmon should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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