Keto Lemon-Dill Salmon with Crispy Capers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A quick, high-protein Mediterranean-inspired dish with flaky salmon topped with a tangy caper-lemon sauce, perfect for keto meal prep. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (keto, high-protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, fresh lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 345 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) skin-on salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then rub with 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is golden-brown and crisp.
3. Step 3: Flip salmon, add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp capers to the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until capers sizzle and crisp. Squeeze in lemon zest and add 1 tbsp chopped dill.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and dill releases its aroma.