Citrus-Glazed Keto Salmon with Lemon-Herb Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

Perfectly baked salmon fillets with a bright citrus glaze and aromatic herb butter, ready in under 25 minutes for a restaurant-quality dinner. This American-inspired seafood recipe (keto), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, zested and juiced lemon
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place salmon fillets skin-side down. Brush each fillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: While salmon bakes, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp chopped dill in a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and stir until melted and combined.
4. Step 4: Remove salmon from oven and brush generously with the lemon-herb butter mixture. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.