Baked Salmon with Lemon & Herbs

Salmon fillets rubbed with garlic and dill, baked until flaky, and finished with fresh lemon.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 4g of carbs per serving, it fits comfortably within most low-carb diabetes meal plans, and its estimated glycemic index of ~0 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast, and 35g of protein per serving also helps slow digestion and blunt any post-meal rise.

• 12 oz salmon fillet
• 1 whole lemon
• 2 clove garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Rub the salmon with olive oil, garlic, dill, and pepper.
3. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
4. Finish with fresh lemon juice and zest just before serving.