Keto salmon with cilantro

Oven-baked salmon fillet with cilantro, chili flakes and lemon slices on a baking tray lined with white parchment paper, chopped fresh cilantro and lemon wedges are lying around.

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Keto salmon with cilantro

This keto salmon with cilantro is the easiest salmon recipe out there and is ready in only 25 minutes. Packed with flavors, this recipe is a gluten-free and low carb crowd-pleasing dish that’s super colorful and will look amazing on your party table.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Baked salmon, Keto fish recipes

Servings: servings

Calories: 493kcal

Equipment

Baking tray

Ingredients

2.5 lb (1.5kg) large salmon fillet, skin on
Sea salt
3 tablespoon 45g unsalted butter, melted (olive oil, ghee or avocado oil to make it paleo)
Freshly ground black pepper
1-2 tablespoon chili flakes
1-2 tablespoon dried cilantro

Garnishing

Fresh cilantro, chopped
Lemon wedges

Instructions

Season the salmon fillet with the sea salt and let it marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 190C (375F) and line the baking tray with a piece of foil greased with melted butter.
Place the salmon fillet on the baking tray, skin-side down, and season with some extra salt (if needed), freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, and dried cilantro. Place lemon slices on top.
When the oven is hot, place the baking tray with your seasoned salmon in the middle. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until flaky and the inner temperature of the thickest part reaches 140F (60C). If you use 4-6 small fillets, the cooking time will be around 15 minutes.
When done, remove from the oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

NET CARB: 0g

Use olive oil, ghee, or avocado oil to make this recipe paleo-friendly.

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