Keto Holiday Herb-Crusted Salmon with Cream Sauce

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.

Place salmon fillets on the sheet and brush with olive oil.

For this step: 2 salmon fillets, 1 tbsp olive oil

Mix parsley, dill, thyme, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.

For this step: 1 tsp parsley, 1 tsp dill, 1/2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1 garlic clove (minced)

Press herb mixture onto salmon.

For this step: 2 salmon fillets, Fresh herbs

Bake 10–12 minutes until salmon flakes easily.

For this step: 2 salmon fillets

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan and sauté garlic 1 minute.

For this step: 1 tbsp butter, 1 garlic clove (minced)

Add cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

For this step: 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp lemon juice

Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Serve salmon topped with cream sauce and optional garnishes.

For this step: 2 salmon fillets, 1/3 cup heavy cream