Keto Pistachio & Herb Crusted Salmon with Charred Lemon Yogurt

Crisp pistachio-herb crusted salmon served with a smoky charred lemon yogurt — bright, nutty, and deeply savory with layered texture.

Refined • Keto • Gluten-Free • Quick & Easy • Favorite Dinners

⏱ Recipe Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

Pistachio Herb Crust

• ¾ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced

• 1 clove garlic, micro-grated

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

Salmon

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)

• Salt & black pepper

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Charred Lemon Yogurt

• ¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt

• 1 lemon, halved

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Pinch sea salt

👩‍🍳 How to Make

1. Char the Lemon

1️⃣ Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2️⃣ Place lemon halves cut-side down.
3️⃣ Char 3–4 minutes until deeply caramelized.
4️⃣ Let cool, then squeeze juice into yogurt.
5️⃣ Stir in olive oil and salt. Chill until serving.

2. Make the Pistachio Crust

1️⃣ Mix pistachios, parsley, dill, garlic, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Texture should be coarse but moist enough to press.

3. Crust the Salmon

1️⃣ Pat salmon dry, coat in olive oil and season lightly.
2️⃣ Press pistachio mixture firmly onto the top of each fillet.

4. Cook

Oven Method:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F.
2️⃣ Place crusted salmon on baking sheet (skin-side down).
3️⃣ Bake 15–20 minutes until just cooked.

OR Air Fry:
375°F for 8–9 minutes.

🍽 Serve

Spoon charred lemon yogurt mixture onto plate.
Place salmon on top or alongside.
Finish with a drizzle of olive oil on top.

🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: ~420

• Fat: 30g

• Protein: 34g

• Total Carbs: 5g

• Fiber: 2g

• Net Carbs: 3g