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Close-up of a pan-seared salmon fillet topped with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich sauce, featuring Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach.

Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach

This recipe recreates the rich, flavorful taste of Tuscan salmon with spinach in a creamy garlic sauce. It is designed to be a satisfying, low-carb meal that brings a taste of Italian cuisine to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon
  • 1 pound fresh salmon cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • As needed Flour for dredging
Sauce Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth or dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes see note
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach packed, use up to 2 cups
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil sliced thin
  • As needed Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Prepare your salmon. Sprinkle each piece with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides. Dredge the seasoned salmon in flour.
  2. Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the salmon. Cook the salmon for 3 to 4 minutes per side until it develops a nice crust. Do not fully cook the salmon yet. Remove the salmon from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Add the chicken broth, lemon juice, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Allow the mixture to bubble for a couple of minutes.
  4. Stir in the cream and let it cook for a few more minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the spinach to the skillet. Let the spinach wilt for about 30 seconds. Return the salmon to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Serve the dish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese if you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 45gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This recipe works well for home cooks following a ketogenic diet because the main components—salmon, cream, and spinach—are low in carbohydrates. If you use dry white wine instead of chicken broth, it will add depth to the sauce flavor. The sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated flavor; use them sparingly if you are strictly monitoring carbs.

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