Lemon-Dill Salmon with Almond Crust
Flaky salmon fillets baked under a crunchy almond-dill crust, finished with a bright lemon-herb glaze. A restaurant-quality keto meal that’s ready in 20 minutes. This American-inspired seafood recipe (keto), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, almond flour, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp (chopped) fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place salmon fillets skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup almond flour, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Sprinkle evenly over salmon fillets.
- Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil over the crust and bake for 12-14 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 4: While salmon bakes, melt 1 tbsp butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and cook for 1 minute until slightly thickened.
- Step 5: Remove salmon from oven, pour lemon-butter glaze over top, and serve immediately.
