When you’re craving something easy yet elegant, this low-carb baked salmon checks every box. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or an impressive date night meal, this dish delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
To start, tender salmon fillets are baked alongside lemon slices and red onions, infusing them with fresh, zesty notes as they cook to perfection in about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, you’ll prepare a vibrant Mediterranean topping made with marinated feta, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, olives, red onions, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Altogether, this dish comes together in under an hour and offers a colorful, satisfying, and keto-friendly experience without the carbs. Serve it fresh out of the oven for a dinner that feels restaurant-worthy, yet refreshingly simple.
Ingredients
For the topping
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cubed feta
- 1 cup quartered tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup chopped Persian cucumbers
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped dill
For Salmon
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 4 salmon fillets (12 oz. total), patted dry with paper towels
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
To marinate the feta, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Season with freshly ground black pepper, then add the cubed feta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish.
Step 2
To roast the salmon, arrange sliced lemon and red onion at the bottom of a large baking dish. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down over the slices. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 3
While the salmon is baking, prepare the topping. Add tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, chopped red onion, and dill to the bowl with the marinated feta. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
Step 4
To serve, place the salmon fillets on plates along with some of the roasted lemon and onion. Spoon the feta topping generously over each piece and serve immediately.
Nutritional Value (per serving – serves 4)
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
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