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    Home / Recipes / Dinner / Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

    Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

    July 2, 2021 by Keto Cooking Christian 12 Comments

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    This delicious baked salmon is smothered in a fresh, creamy dill sauce. It’s a decadent and yet super easy Keto recipe that's full of flavor! 

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    The rich, buttery texture of this baked salmon makes for perfect leftovers to serve on a simple salad the next day or use to make Keto Salmon Cakes. If you’ve ever been hesitant about the best way to make salmon, I think this recipe will solve that!

    closeup of Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on plate

    You might wonder, what does salmon taste like? It’s subtle and very mild, so it can take on most any savory sauce, like Cajun Alfredo, Bang Bang Sauce or this creamy dill.

    closeup of Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on plate

    Capers along with fresh lemon zest and juice gives it a tangy, refreshing, briny/salty bite! This sauce is packed with flavor and would also be great with any fish you like.  This baked salmon is perfect for a healthy, weeknight dinner, made in under 30 minutes. 

    What's in Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce

    • Salmon
    • Dill
    • Olive oil
    • Sour cream
    • Mayonnaise 
    • Dijon mustard
    • Capers
    • Lemon
    • Salt and Pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Baked Salmon

    There's no need to be intimidated by this delicious recipe, even if you've never cooked salmon before, this recipe will come out great with just a few easy steps.

    To Make the Salmon Dill Sauce

    All you have to do to create this rich and delicious sauce is add the fresh dill, sour cream, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, capers, lemon, salt and pepper in a bowl.

    creamy dill sauce ingredients in glass bowl unmixed

    Whisk to combined, then allow to sit at room temperature while you make the salmon.

    creamy dill sauce ingredients in glass bowl with whisk

    How to Cook Salmon in the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F.  

    6 pieces raw salmon on baking rack

    Next, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and put a wire rack on top of it. Then place the salmon on top of the rack. This will make your clean up so simple!

    raw salmon slice on baking rack with dill on top

    Brush each piece with olive oil.

    Once you've prepped the salmon with oil, it's time to season it. A simple blend of salt, pepper, and dill will give it such great flavor! Bake it for 10 minutes.

    6 pieces of salmon baked on baking rack

    Increase the temperature to 450°F and bake for another 5-8 minutes

    Baked Salmon on baking rack

    You'll know it's been long enough when the salmon is flaky when you test it with a fork.

    Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on white plate

    Now all that's left is to enjoy it! You can serve your flaky salmon filets with creamy dill sauce and capers. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge in an airtight jar for 5-7 days.

    Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on the side

    If you own an air fryer, you will love this Air Fryer Salmon! And if you like Tilapia like I do, try this Easy Keto Baked Tilapia! It only takes 25 minutes to make, which makes it perfect for a weeknight dinner!

    closeup of Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on plate

    Is Salmon Keto?

    It's perfect for Keto! Honestly, salmon is perfect for any diet because not only is it an excellent source for omega-3 fatty acids, it's also an excellent source for protein and potassium.

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    Tips For Making The Best Salmon Recipes

    Salmon is one of the easiest and healthiest fish you can cook. There are a few ways to ensure yours turns out perfect every time. And it starts at the store or fish market!

    • Wild caught or farm raised, which is best? Wild caught basically means the fish are raised naturally in the ocean or freshwater, and feeds off things in nature. If you have access to buy wild-caught, it's preferred over farm-raised. Farm raised salmon have come a long way over the past several years and is perfectly safe to eat, but it does have a less rich flavor as wild caught because it is raised in closed areas and fed pellets made from fish meal and grains.
    • If you love salmon because of it's healthy benefits, you might be interested to know there are different types of salmon. While, both pink and sockeye are healthy and delicious, sockeye edges out as the winner on nutrition. It contains about 25% more omega-3 than pink salmon.
    • Regardless of which type you purchase, fresh salmon, in the grocery store, should be moist and the edges shouldn't be dried or curling up. Look for those little signs to make sure you get the freshest.
    • Unless the recipe specifically says otherwise, leave the skin on. Salmon cooks quickly and the skin acts as a fatty barrier to help keep the fish moist.
    • When you're ready to cook the salmon, don't season it too soon. This will draw out the moisture and leave you with dried out fish.
    • Don't overcook it, it will be rubbery and dry. Salmon cooks really fast so keep a watch on it. It's done when it is just become flakey. The USDA does recommend an internal temp of at least 145F to be considered safe to eat.
    closeup of Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce on plate

    More Keto Salmon Recipes

    • Asian Glazed Salmon
    • Easy Skillet Salmon Piccata
    • Cajun Salmon Alfredo
    • Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
    • Salmon with Avocado Salsa
    • Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
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    Baked Keto Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

    Baked salmon smothered in a fresh creamy dill sauce that is super easy to make and full of flavor!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 18 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Main Course
    Calories: 348
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    • 6 pieces fresh salmon (about 2″ wide/4 ounces each)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
    • Olive oil
    • Salt and Pepper to taste

    For the Sauce

    • ⅓ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon capers, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • Juice and zest of ½ lemon
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    To Make the Sauce

    • Whisk all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and allow to sit at room temperature while you make the salmon.

    To Make the Salmon

    • Preheat oven to 400F.
    • Place the salmon on a wire rack, placed on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (for easier cleanup).  Brush each piece with olive oil.  Sprinkle salt, pepper and dill over the tops.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Increase the temperature to 450F and bake for another 5-8 minutes.
    • Serve with a healthy dollop of the sauce over the top of the salmon, and garnish with some dill and capers. Store any leftover sauce in the fridge in an airtight jar for 5-7 days.

    RECIPE NOTES

    If you don't have fresh dill, you can use about half the amount of dried dill weed instead. 
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    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Keto Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 348 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Carbohydrates 1g0%
    Protein 27g54%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

    *Originally published on October 28, 2018, updated on July 2, 2021 with new photos and helpful tips.

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    Comments

    1. Kim

      May 19, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious salmon & dill sauce! I usually make salmon with lemon & garlic, but I have to hold off on garlic and a lot of my favorites on the low FODMAP diet. This hit the spot -- even my husband, who is usually "meh" about salmon, really enjoyed it. It's a keeper. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        May 20, 2022 at 11:05 am

        That's so great to hear! I love the dill sauce too. It's really good on shrimp as well.

        Reply
    2. Chelsie

      November 13, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      Is one piece of salmon equal to one serving?

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 13, 2021 at 6:39 pm

        A 4 ounce filet is considered one serving.

        Reply
    3. Lori

      July 07, 2020 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      This one is a home run. That sauce is out of this world good. I used the leftover sauce on my broccoli. It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        July 11, 2020 at 8:04 am

        Love that idea, thanks for sharing and I'm glad you liked the recipe!

        Reply
    4. Karla Patterson

      June 20, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my word!!!!!! This sauce is to die for. I'm serious! I had to cut back on the bake time for the salmon as my fillets were not as thick. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 21, 2020 at 9:19 am

        You're welcome and happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Dayna

      January 13, 2020 at 7:51 am

      Could you use frozen salmon? Or best to thaw first? I haven’t cooked much with fish!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 13, 2020 at 6:41 pm

        Definitely thaw first, if you decide to use frozen salmon.

        Reply
    6. Barbara

      November 06, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious!!!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 06, 2019 at 7:42 pm

        Happy to hear you liked it!

        Reply

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