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Tender baked salmon topped with a rich, tangy, and cheesy low-carb Parmesan crust, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Low Carb Baked Salmon with Creamy Parmesan Topping
Calories: 420kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • 1 pinch paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
  • Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the baking sheet. Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Parmesan, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, and paprika until smooth.
  • Spread the creamy Parmesan topping evenly over each salmon fillet.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes until salmon flakes easily and topping is set. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes for a golden top.
  • Rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra color and light crisping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching closely.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 780mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 6mg