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Enjoy a delicious low-carb dinner with this Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon! This one-pot meal is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Rich, decadent, and guilt-free, your entire family will devour this flavorful dish!
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🍋 Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon: The Perfect Quick and Easy Low-Carb Meal! 🍅
We’ve all been there—it's dinner time, and you want something delicious, healthy, and fast. Enter the Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon! This one-pot meal is not only a breeze to whip up, but it’s also bursting with rich, creamy flavors that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. Plus, it's ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a perfect option for those hectic weeknights. 🕒
The Story Behind This Recipe:
Lately, my husband has been on a fishing kick, and our freezer is overflowing with fresh salmon. While I adore simple grilled salmon, I was itching to try something new that would wow our taste buds. Inspired by my love for Tuscan flavors, I created this Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon. It’s the perfect blend of rich, creamy sauce with the delicate flavor of salmon, all while keeping it low-carb and keto-friendly.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Quick and Easy: Ready in less than 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
- One-Pot Meal: Fewer dishes to wash means more time to relax.
- Family Approved: Even the kids will love this flavorful meal!
- Uses Salmon: My favorite fish, especially living in the Seattle area!
- Italian-Inspired: Perfect for those who love Italian flavors.
- Keto and Non-Keto Friendly: Even carb-loving friends and family adore it!
Living a low-carb lifestyle can be tricky when cooking for people who aren't watching their carbs. Many assume they won’t like keto-friendly food, but that couldn't be further from the truth. My carb-loving family and friends love this dish, and there's no better compliment than someone not on keto asking for the recipe!
Choosing the Best Salmon:
For this dish, opt for fresh, wild-caught salmon if possible. It tends to have better flavor and texture compared to farmed salmon. If fresh isn’t available, frozen salmon works just as well—just make sure to thaw it thoroughly before cooking.
Enjoy this Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon with steamed veggies or a fresh salad, and savor the flavors of a restaurant-quality meal right at home. 🌿🍽️
Some other salmon recipes that have gotten rave reviews from my friends and family are Salmon with Avocado Salsa, Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus, and these Salmon BLTs with Creamy Lemon Dill Mayo.
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🥘Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon Ingredients
These are the ingredients necessary to make Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon.
- Salmon Fillets - Opt for a center cut. if available, they are close to the same thickness and cook evenly.
- Chicken Bone Broth - I use my homemade chicken bone broth but you can use store-bought bone broth or seafood or vegetable stock, just make sure to check the carb count.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes - Opt for the sun-dried tomatoes in oil.
A detailed list with measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🔪Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon Instructions
This is a basic breakdown of the steps involved in making Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon. You will find the full directions in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Sear the salmon fillets in a hot pan, skin down first, for 5 minutes on each side.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with the sauteed garlic and tomatoes.
Add in the fresh baby spinach and allow to wilt into the sauce.
Then add in the parmesan cheese.
Helpful Hint: 💡 For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce. It complements the creamy, garlicky goodness beautifully!
Substitutions
- Salmon - instead of salmon fillets, you can use cod, tilapia, or halibut. The cooking time might vary so keep an eye on the fish.
- Bone Broth - If you want an added boost of flavor you can use white wine instead of bone broth.
- Heavy Cream - for a dairy-free option you can use coconut milk, please note it will change the flavor profile slightly.
🍽Equipment
This is the equipment you will need to make Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon.
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, gently warm in a skillet over medium-low heat until heated through, adding a splash of water or cream if needed to loosen the sauce.
💭Top tip
To ensure your salmon stays tender and flaky, avoid overcooking it. Salmon cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it’s opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
FAQ about Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon
Yes, you can use frozen salmon. Just make sure to thaw it completely before cooking.
For a dairy-free option, you can use coconut cream. It will add a slightly different flavor but still be delicious and creamy.
Steamed or roasted vegetables, cauliflower rice, or a fresh green salad are great low-carb sides to serve with this dish.
Related Recipes
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
- Sheet Pan Pesto Salmon with Asparagus and Tomatoes
- Lemon Garlic Salmon Foil Packs
- Keto Salmon Patties
- Keto Honey Salmon
- Garlic Parmesan Baked Salmon
Pairing with Creamy Keto Tuscan Salmon
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this recipe:
- Garlic Herb Cauliflower Rice
- Herbed Spaghetti Squash with Garlic and Parmesan
- Italian Baked Zucchini and Tomatoes
- 3 Cheese Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon and Tomato Vinaigrette
- Keto Caesar Salad
Keto Tuscan Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 6-ounce salmon filets
- pink salt
- cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth (homemade or store bought)
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes drained
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1/2 cup Fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chiffonade (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season the salmon filets on both sides with salt and pepper, and sear in the hot pan, skin down first, for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
- Once salmon filets are cooked, remove them from the pan and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add in the garlic saute until fragrant (about one minute). Add onion and cook until translucent (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken bone broth, and allow the sauce to reduce slightly (about 3 more minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, add the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add in the fresh baby spinach and allow to wilt into the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese. Allow cream sauce to simmer for another minute or so until the parmesan cheese melts.
- Add the grilled salmon filets back into the pan, spoon the sauce over each filet, and top with the basil. Serve over cauliflower rice, mashed cauliflower, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash.
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Nutrition
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
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Mary Ann
This is such an easy recipe that takes wild salmon over the top. So creamy in texture with a great blend of flavors. I have made this twice, with salmon alone and 1/2 salmon 1/2 wild shrimp. Leftovers freeze well for later lunches or dinner. Thank you for sharing.
Bobbi | Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
That makes me so happy! Why didn't I think of doing this with shrimp???
Alyssa
Hi there! Is the nutrition information based on the entire meal or per serving? Thank you!
bobbiskozykitchen
It is per serving.
Linda Boyd-Lind
the print recipe isn’t showing up
bobbiskozykitchen
I am sorry about that. It is fixed now!
Sissy
It is crazy how easy this is to make but it tastes like something we would get at a restaurant!