Keto Mediterranean Salmon with Olive Tapenade

This Keto Mediterranean Salmon with Olive Tapenade is a sumptuous, heart-healthy dish, featuring succulent salmon topped with a zesty olive tapenade. Perfect for a keto-friendly lunch or dinner, it's packed with healthy fats and bold flavors.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword Healthy Keto Dinner, Keto Salmon, Low Carb Salmon, Mediterranean Keto, Olive Tapenade

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 410kcal

Equipment

Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Food processor

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

4 salmon fillets 6 ounces each or 170g
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30ml
1 tsp sea salt 5g
½ tsp black pepper 1g
½ tsp garlic powder 1g
1 lemon thinly sliced for garnish

For the Olive Tapenade:

1 cup pitted Kalamata olives 150g
2 tbsp capers 30g
2 cloves garlic minced
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped, 15g
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60ml
1 lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice 15ml
¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional for heat, 0.5g

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the Salmon: Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Place the lemon slices on top of each fillet.
Bake the Salmon: Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Make the Olive Tapenade: While the salmon is baking, combine the Kalamata olives, capers, minced garlic, chopped parsley, extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped but not pureed.
Serve: Once the salmon is done, remove it from the oven. Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of the olive tapenade. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the cooking time for the salmon depending on the thickness of the fillets.

The olive tapenade can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

For a complete meal, serve the salmon with a side of steamed or roasted vegetables, such as asparagus or zucchini.

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