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TUSCAN SALMON

Salmon simmer is a rich and creamy sauce with sundried tomatoes, spinach and garlic. 100% Keto and low carb approved. This can be made with half and half to reduce the amount of fat.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian, keto, low carb
Servings 2
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ¾ lb Salmon
  • ½ medium Shallot diced
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic thin sliced
  • 1 cup Spinach chopped
  • ½ cup Sundried tomatoes chopped, see note
  • ¼ cup Broth or white wine
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream or half and half
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Basil dry
  • ½ medium Lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Let oil get hot (1-2 mins). Add salmon, skin side up, and sauté 3 mins per side. Set aside on separate plate.
    1 tbsp Oil, ¾ lb Salmon
  • In skillet add shallot and cook 3 mins. Add garlic, sundried tomatoes and spinach. Sauté for 2 mins.
    ½ medium Shallot, 4-6 cloves Garlic, ½ cup Sundried tomatoes, 1 cup Spinach
  • Add broth/wine to pan, cook for 1 min then add cream, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and basil. Let simmer for a few mins to combine flavors.
    ¼ cup Broth or white wine, ¾ cup Heavy cream or half and half, ½ tsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Basil
  • Add salmon back to pan, skin side down and simmer with lid on until salmon is cooked, about 5 mins. Squeeze lemon juice just before serving.
    ¾ lb Salmon, ½ medium Lemon

Notes

Sundried tomatoes packed in oil need to be drained.
Sundried tomatoes in dry package should soak in warm water for 10 mins and then drained.
CAL 560    CARBS 17G    FAT 38G    PROTEIN 33G
NUTRIRIONAL VALUES BASED ON USE OF HEAVY CREAM. 
Keyword cream, salmon, spinach, sundried tomatoes, tuscan