Ingredients

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(Serves 4)

Salmon:

4 (6 oz) skin-on salmon fillets (you love seafood!)
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & black pepper to taste (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Tuscan garlic sauce:

2 tbsp olive oil or butter
4 garlic cloves, minced (you love garlic!)
½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (check for no added sugar—you love clean labels!)
4 cups fresh baby spinach
¾ cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream (you love creamy textures!)
¼ cup low-sodium vegetable broth (you love low-sodium!)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional—you love spicy!)
1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped

For serving:

Lemon wedges (you love citrus!)
Extra fresh herbs
Optional: Grated Parmesan (use reduced-sodium—you love low-sodium!)

Instructions

1. Sear salmon:

Pat salmon dry; season with salt and pepper.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down; cook 5–6 minutes until skin is crispy. Flip; cook 1 minute more. Remove; set aside.

2. Make Tuscan sauce:

In same skillet, heat 2 tbsp oil/butter. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute.
Add spinach; cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Pour in coconut milk and broth; stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Finish salmon:

Return salmon to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Simmer 2–3 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F (63°C).

4. Serve:

Garnish with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and optional Parmesan.

💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
✅ Use skin-on salmon—protects flesh and adds crisp texture.
✅ Don’t overcook salmon—it continues cooking in the sauce!
✅ Low-sodium mastery (you love this!):
→ Use low-sodium broth + reduced-sodium cheese
→ Boost brightness with extra lemon zest and herbs
✅ Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Naturally zero-glycemic—no added sugars!
→ Net carbs: 6g per serving
✅ Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Already compliant! <8g net carbs/serving
→ Increase healthy fats: extra olive oil drizzle
✅ Make ahead:
→ Best fresh (salmon dries out when reheated)
→ Prep sauce base 1 day ahead; add salmon last minute

Storage & Serving Ideas

→ Best served fresh | Fridge life: 2 days (store separately)
→ Serving ideas:
→ With cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles
→ As an elegant weeknight dinner
→ For date night with sparkling water and lemon

Prep Time & Nutrition (per serving):