⏱ 20 min total

Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon

Name: Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Olive oil; 4 oz Atlantic salmon; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ¼ oz Cream cheese; ½ tbsp, drained Capers; ¼ tbsp Lemon juice; ½ tsp Dill; ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese

Per 1 serving · 199 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

455

23%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
25g
22% of calories
Carbs
3.3g
3% of calories
Fat
38g
75% of calories

Portion

✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon (199 g) has 455 calories, with 25 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 38 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (75% of calories). It is high in protein (51% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 84% and 50% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

228cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

2.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein51%
Vitamin A31%
Thiamine23%
Riboflavin (B2)40%
Niacin56%
Vitamin B675%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E11%
Calcium10%
Iron14%
Potassium13%
Magnesium10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat84%
Cholesterol50%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the salmon and sear each side for about 5 minutes.
2
Once the salmon is cooked through, set it aside and cover to keep warm while preparing the sauce.
3
In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
4
Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, and capers to the pan. Bring to a light simmer, stirring frequently to thicken.
5
Once the sauce thickens, return the salmon to the pan and brush the cream sauce over the fillets.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low to reheat the salmon.
7
Garnish with fresh dill and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (199 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	276 μg	31%
Vitamin C	3 mg	3%
Vitamin D	0.5 μg	3%
Vitamin E	2 mg	11%
Vitamin K	7 μg	6%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	23%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	40%
Niacin	9 mg	56%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	75%
Folate (B9)	34 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	158%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	43%
Choline	12 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	99 mg	10%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	633 mg	13%
Magnesium	41 mg	10%
Phosphorus	296 mg	42%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.3 mg	33%
Manganese	0 mg	2%
Selenium	43 μg	78%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	49 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.3 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.4 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0.4 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	14 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	272 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	2 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.3 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.5 μg	—

Burning 455 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

86min
Walking (3.5 mph)
55min
Cycling (moderate)
38min
Running (6 mph)
64min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon?

One serving of Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon (1 serving) has 455 calories, which works out to 228 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon high in protein?

It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (51% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 3% of calories.

How much sodium is in Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon?

247 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Creamy Lemon and Dill Salmon?

2.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (199 g)

Calories455

% Daily Value*

Total fat 38g	48%
Saturated fat 17g	84%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 150mg	50%
Sodium 247mg	11%
Total carbohydrate 3.3g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 2.2g
Protein 25g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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