Keto Holiday Herb-Crusted Salmon with Cream Sauce
Golden herb-crusted salmon topped with a velvety garlic cream sauce—an elegant keto-friendly holiday dinner that’s rich, festive, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Herb-Crusted Salmon
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1 tsp dill
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Holiday Cream Sauce
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh herbs
- Lemon wedges
- Cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Place salmon fillets on the sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Mix parsley, dill, thyme, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Press herb mixture onto salmon.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until salmon flakes easily.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan and sauté garlic 1 minute.
- Add cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve salmon topped with cream sauce and optional garnishes.