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Keto Creamy Garlic Tuscan Salmon Meal Prep - Easy, Flavor-Packed, and Ready for the Week

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets (5–6 ounces each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4–5 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained and sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (or bone broth)
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon (about 1 tablespoon)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Low-carb sides: zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, steamed broccoli (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the salmon: Pat fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Dry fish sears better and gives a crisp edge.
  2. Sear the salmon: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place salmon presentation-side down and cook 3–4 minutes until golden. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate. They’ll finish gently in the sauce.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the same pan. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant—don’t brown it. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1 minute.
  4. Build the sauce: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.
  5. Melt in Parmesan: Lower heat and whisk in Parmesan until smooth. If it seems too thick, splash in more broth. If too thin, simmer another minute.
  6. Add greens and acid: Stir in spinach and let it wilt, about 1 minute. Squeeze in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. The lemon brightens the rich sauce.
  7. Nestle salmon back in: Return fillets to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Warm through for 1–2 minutes on low. Avoid overcooking.
  8. Plate or portion: Serve salmon with sauce over your low-carb side of choice. For meal prep, divide into 4 containers with zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or steamed broccoli.
  9. Garnish: Top with chopped basil for a fresh finish.