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Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust

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My 6 ingredient Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust can be made in the oven or air fryer. Enjoy it for an easy weeknight dinner or for delicious leftovers the next day. Made with keto, low-carb, and gluten-free ingredients!

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Coated fillet of salmon of a white plate with basil and lemon on the side

My Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust is made without any bread, is easy to prepare in very little time, and is a healthy choice for a weeknight dinner. It’s a keto, low-carb, and gluten-free recipe you can serve to your entire family.

With a little mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, lemon, and fresh basil spread on top, the taste of a crusted salmon fillet is completely transformed! It’s a 6-ingredient recipe that can be baked in the oven or made in the air fryer. No matter which method you use, the salmon is ready quickly and turns out tender, moist, and flaky.

Enjoy your fillet of keto baked salmon with a few low-carb side dishes, like French green beans and roasted cauliflower steaks. 

Coated fillet of salmon of a white plate with basil and lemon on the side

Ingredients you’ll need for crusted baked salmon

  • Salmon fillet – Look for a fillet that appears moist and without any blemishes, like brown spots. The fresher the fish, the more tender and juicy it will taste.
  • Lemon – Seasoning salmon with lemon juice not only marinates the meat as it cooks but adds a slight tangy flavor. To finish, add a final squeeze of lemon to the salmon for more pop!
  • Mayonnaise – Use homemade or storebought. This is used as the base of your coating.
  • Parmesan cheese – If you can, buy a brick of fresh Parmesan cheese and shred it yourself. If you really want to go all out, spring for the higher-quality Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Basil leaves – For a pop of fresh flavor. Use fresh basil if you can and chop it into fine pieces so you’ll get the taste in every bite.
  • Garlic – This will add depth and savoriness to the coating.
Close up of a coated fillet of salmon with a fork taking a piece

How to bake salmon in the oven

This is a quick and easy recipe you can prepare ahead of time or finish when you’re in a hurry! Salmon takes very little time to bake in the oven and turns out juicy, flavorful, and flaky. With the parmesan herb crust on top, you’ll be begging for seconds!

Here’s how it’s done:

  1. Prepare the salmon and coating: Season the salmon fillet with lemon juice and salt. Next, mix the mayonnaise, basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  2. Add the coating: Spread the mayonnaise mixture over top of the fillet. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  3. Bake, then serve: Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Sprinkle fresh basil and lemon juice on top and serve with plenty of side dishes!

How to air fry salmon

Prepare the salmon and the mayonnaise, herb, and Parmesan crust as you would if you were baking the salmon. Place the crusted salmon in your oil-coated air fryer basket.

You’ll air fry the salmon for around 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillet. To finish, squeeze an extra drizzle of lemon and more basil on top, then serve!

White plates holding raw salmon, garlic, cheese, and mayonnaise

What to serve with herb crusted salmon

This is a healthy and no-nonsense keto main dish you can serve with almost anything:

  • Place the salmon on top of a salad for extra protein and flavor.
  • Over a bed of cauliflower rice.
  • With veggies on the side, like a beet terrine, sauteed broccolini, or glazed carrots.
  • Next to a cauliflower mash.
  • In a keto bagel sandwich.
  • With homemade tartar sauce for dipping.

Recipe tips and variations

  • If you’re unsure if the salmon is done cooking, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 135ºF.
  • The best temperature to bake salmon in the oven is 425º F. The high temperature cooks the fillet quickly and doesn’t dry out the meat.
  • Don’t want to use mayonnaise? You can replace it with a soft cheese (like goat cheese or Boursin) or melted butter instead.
  • If using frozen salmon, make sure it has thawed completely before cooking and pat it fully dry.
  • Use any herbs you like. You can add fresh dill, parsley, or cilantro for a more herby flavor.
  • If you don’t follow a keto diet, feel free to add some panko breadcrumbs to the coating for an extra crunch.
Crusted salmon on a white plate next to parmesan cheese and a bowl of purple radicchio

Making ahead of time, storing, and reheating

You can make the salmon coating 1 or 2 days ahead of time. Mix everything together in a bowl or container, then seal it with a lid. Keep the coating in the fridge until you’re ready to make the herb crusted salmon.

Baked salmon can be wrapped tightly in foil, kept in a sealed container, and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat the fillet in a 275°F oven for around 15 minutes. Alternatively, reheat it in your air fryer at 360ºF for around 4 minutes.

Close up of a coated fillet of salmon with a fork taking a piece

More salmon recipes

Do you love salmon as much as I do? Then you must try these recipes!

  • Keto Salmon Patties
  • Crab Stuffed Salmon
  • Salmon And Tomato Skewers
  • Smoked Salmon Street Tacos

If you give this Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust a try, let me know what you think. Leave a comment and don’t forget to take a picture tag me Instagram or use #lenaskitchenblog to be featured in my stories! I love seeing what you come up with!

Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust

4.7 from 59 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lena Gladstone
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My 6 ingredient Keto Baked Salmon With Parmesan Herb Crust can be made in the oven or air fryer. Enjoy it for an easy weeknight dinner or for delicious leftovers the next day. Made with keto, low-carb, and gluten-free ingredients!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ -2 lb salmon fillet
  • ½ lemon juiced, extra ¼ lemon for after cooked
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 8 leaves fresh basil minced, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 tbsp Parmesan cheese freshly grated and divided
  • ½ tsp kosher salt

Instructions

Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Add parchment paper to a baking sheet.
  • Season the salmon with lemon juice and salt.
  • Mix the mayonnaise with basil, minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  • Spread completely over the top of salmon.
  • Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and a drizzle of lemon juice. Serve with a salad, veggies, or cauliflower rice.

Air Fryer Instructions:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400ºF. Spay the basket with olive oil.
  • Season the salmon with lemon juice and salt.
  • Mix the mayonnaise with basil, minced garlic, and 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
  • Spread completely over the top of salmon. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Air fry for 8-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  • Sprinkle with fresh basil and a drizzle of lemon juice optional. Serve with a salad, veggies, or cauliflower rice.

Notes

Making ahead and storing tips:
  • Make the salmon coating 1 or 2 days ahead of time. Mix everything together in a bowl or container, then seal it with a lid and keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to make the herb crusted salmon.
  • Baked salmon can be wrapped tightly in foil, kept in a sealed container, and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat the fillet in a 275°F oven for around 15 minutes. Alternatively, reheat it in your air fryer at 360ºF for around 4 minutes.
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meal, dinner, easy dinner, gluten free, keto, keto dinner, low carb, low carb dinner, salmon, seafood, weeknight dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Toots

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    5 stars
    Favorite way to make salmon. Always a hit.

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  2. Sam

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    5 stars
    This was delicious. My son and I really enjoyed it and I will for sure make it again.

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  3. Kelsey

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    5 stars
    This salmon is SOOO GOOD! So easy to throw together and so much flavor. The salmon comes out perfect every time. This recipe has become one of my favorite staple weeknight meals. Such quick clean-up as well!

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  4. Ginger

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    5 stars
    Excellent recipe! I did use jarred pre minced garlic, dry spices (at half listed amounts) and pre shredded cheese. It was easy to make and had great flavor. Also easy cleanup.

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    • lena

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      Wonderful!! I am so so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and you were able to make it your own with what you had on hand. Thanks a bunch for making it! 

  5. Kaila Cummings

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    5 stars
    Wow! Another amazing recipe from Lena. Every time I make a recipe from this blog, my partner says “this is a restaurant quality meal”. The flavors were outstanding, and it was so easy and simple to make with few ingredients. This will go on our recipe rotation from now on!

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    • lena

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      This makes me so happy to hear Kaila. I love it too, so easy and delicious. Glad you enjoyed it as well.

  6. Fluffy Me No More

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    5 stars
    Sooooo good! FYI: I used 1tsp of DRiED basil in place of 6 fresh basil leaves. Soooo good! Also- we have a Samsung Microwave oven combo with a Slim Fry option. It only took 12 mins and the salmon was easily 1 1/4 inch at thickest part.

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    • lena

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      That is so great to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for sharing and happy cooking!

  7. Tracy

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    5 stars
    So incredibly moist and full of flavor

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    • lena

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      Yay Tracy. So great to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for sharing and happy cooking!

  8. Jamie

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    5 stars
    Scrumptious!

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    • lena

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      Thank you, glad you enjoyed the recipe. It’s a fan favorite.

  9. Victoria

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    5 stars
    Best salmon ever! So deliciouss!

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    • lena

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      I couldn’t agree more, it’s definitely a family favorite. So happy you loved it Victoria.

  10. RoMa

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    5 stars
    Delicious! Sooo easy and sooo delicious!
    Thank you for this yummy recipe.
    My first time making ‘salmon’.
    Everyone loved it!!!
    Served with mashed cauliflower and green beans!

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    • lena

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      Ohh I am so happy you loved this recipe and got to make salmon for the first time. Thank you for sharing your review.

  11. Ketura

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    5 stars
    This recipe was SO easy and was done in less than 30 minutes!

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    • lena

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      Yes!! So happy you are loving this recipe! Thank you!

  12. Angela Massie

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    5 stars
    It was very good! Even my kids enjoyed it! Can’t wait to try more recipes! ❤️

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    • lena

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      Oh! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of our absolute favorites.

  13. Iryna

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    5 stars
    In love with this recipe!!! If anyone is wonder to make it or not, you have to make it and you will fall in love like I like. Made it for my parents and they have called and want to make it themselves as it’s that good. Lena, you are the best!!!!

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    • lena

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      I am delighted that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! 

  14. luna@healthyrecipes101

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    5 stars
    This way of preparing parmesan-crusted salmon is totally new to me. I love how it’s creamy!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. It’s one of my faves for sure.

  15. Kristina

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    5 stars
    The salmon tasted great. There are so many salmon recipes out there and this one by far one of the best flavorful salmon dishes I’ve ever had! Thank you for making salmon taste so good that all of the family members ate it.

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  16. Athina Hernandez

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    This recipe is to die for!!! Highly recommend making Lena’s Mayo to really get those 5 star flavors. I took her recommendation and added the Panko since I don’t eat keto and it was delicious.

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  17. Victoria

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    5 stars
    This salmon recipe is AMAZING. I’ve made it multiple times, and each time it tastes better than the time before. I love when that crispy top forms on top of the fish! Seriously the yummiest salmon recipe EVER.

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  18. Victoria

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    Soo delicious! Definitely 5 stars!

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  19. Nadia

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    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious.
    It honestly was the highlight of my week! Happy belly, happy me

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  20. Teresa

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    5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious! I have made it several times since Lena put it on the blog. My husband and I eat a lot of fish and this is a definite “keeper”! I use my air fryer which makes this dish even better!!! Thank you Lena!

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  21. Olga

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    5 stars
    Highly recommend making this salmon! The flavor was amazing! I also recommend making the homemade Mayo! 10/10

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  22. Mila

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    5 stars
    Amazing recipe. So easy and so tasty! Thank you Lena!

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  23. Yuliya

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    5 stars
    The only way I’m making salmon from here on out. So good. The flavors are just exploding in the mouth. Thank you Lena once again. Appreciate your hard work to deliver this yummy 5 star ratings to our houses. Much love ?

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  24. Margarita

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    5 stars
    Loved this recipe, the salmons was sooo soft from the mayo and so flavorful.

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  25. Vita

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    5 stars
    This was the best salmon recipe I’ve ever tried! It was so delicious, super moist, and flavorful. Definitely recommend giving it a try!

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  26. Christy

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    Hi. On your story you paired this with something purple. What was that?

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    • lenaskitchen

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      It was purple cauliflower mash, you can search for cauliflower mash on my blog to get the recipe, just made it with a purple cauliflower instead.

  27. Maria

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    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Please do your self a favor and make this salmon ASAP ! Thank you Lena!!

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  28. Anna

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    5 stars
    Wow! This is so delicious and flavorful! Fast and easy to make too! I think This is my fav baked salmon now! Thank you!

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  29. Suzie

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    5 stars
    Had to host a party of 8 and made this Salmon, the whole fillet was gone! I paired it along with shrimp/scallop scampi. Had a perfect seafood Sunday!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      Suzie, I am thrilled this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!

  30. Helena

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    5 stars
    Most tasty salmon I have ever made!!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      Helena, I am so happy the recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!

  31. Shey Gladstone

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    5 stars
    This is sincerely the best salmon recipe, ever!!!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      Shey, I am happy this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!

  32. Iryna

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    5 stars
    Love this crust, very , very tasty, I just add extra artichoke pesto on top and enjoyed it with salad

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    • lenaskitchen

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      Iryna, I am so happy to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a try!

  33. Tayana

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    5 stars
    Love everything about this Salmon recipe!!! It’s so easy and fast. I baked asparagus too as a side dish. And in 20 min I had restaurant style Friday dinner at my own home!!! Very satisfied. Thank you Lena for the incredible recipe!

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    • lenaskitchen

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      Tanya, makes me so happy that you enjoyed the salmon recipe. It’s definitely my family’s favorite too. Glad you paired it with the asparagus too. Happy cooking.

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