Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce

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This Keto Garlic Butter Salmon with Spinach & Mushrooms in Creamy Sauce has a tender texture, rich garlic butter flavor, and creamy finish. We prepare this salmon with butter, olive oil, mushrooms, salmon fillets, spinach, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chicken broth, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and parsley. This salmon contains about 560 calories and 7 g of total carbs. This salmon takes almost 30 minutes to prepare and cook. This Keto Garlic Butter Salmon is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, busy weeknights, meal prep, and elegant low-carb dinners. You can serve this salmon with Cauliflower Rice, Garlic Butter Broccoli, Roasted Asparagus, Greek Salad, or Cauliflower Mash.

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STATS:

  • Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
  • No. of Calories: 560 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1 salmon fillet
  • Cooking Mode: Stovetop
  • Total Servings: 4
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 7 g

TOOLS:

  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Tongs

INGREDIENTS:

SALMON:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM SAUCE:

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese, half a cup
  • Half a cup chicken broth
  • One tbsp. lemon juice
  • Italian seasoning, one tsp.
  • 2 tbsp. parsley

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

SALMON:

  • We utilize salmon because it provides protein, healthy fats, and a tender texture. As a substitute, you can use trout, cod, or halibut.

BUTTER:

  • Butter will provide rich flavor and help create the garlic butter sauce. You can replace it with ghee or olive oil.

OLIVE OIL:

  • We use olive oil to help sear the salmon and add healthy fats. As a different option, you could use avocado oil.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms will add an earthy flavor and soft texture to the creamy sauce.

SPINACH:

  • Fresh spinach will add color, texture, and nutrients while keeping the recipe low in carbohydrates.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • Heavy cream will create a rich and creamy keto-friendly sauce. As a substitute, you can use unsweetened coconut cream.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan will add a savory flavor and help thicken the sauce. You can replace it with Pecorino Romano.

CHICKEN BROTH:

  • Chicken broth will add flavor and help create the creamy sauce. Use low-carb vegetable broth as an alternative.

GARLIC:

  • Fresh garlic will provide the main savory flavor to the sauce. As another choice, we might utilize small amount of garlic powder if needed.

LEMON JUICE:

  • Lemon juice will balance the richness of the cream and butter. Fresh lemon juice is recommended.

ITALIAN SEASONING & PARSLEY:

  • These herbs will provide fresh and aromatic flavor. You can use dill, oregano, basil, or rosemary as alternatives.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, season the salmon with salt, pepper, paprika, and onion powder.
  2. Warm olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in the skillet to cook salmon for 5 minutes per side.
  3. Remove the salmon, add remaining butter and cook mushrooms for 5 minutes then garlic for 30 seconds.
  4. Include chicken broth and heavy cream then simmer the ingredients for 3 minutes.
  5. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, spinach, and lemon juice.
  6. Put the salmon back in the skillet and spoon sauce on it.
  7. Lastly, warm the dish for 2 minutes and garnish with parsley then serve.

TIPS:

  • Dry the salmon properly then cook to get the best taste.
  • Avoid overcooking the salmon so you get better results in the recipe.
  • Include freshy grated Parmesan for a smoother sauce.
  • Gently simmer the cream sauce for better results.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Avocado Salad
  • Greek Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Spinach Avocado Salad
  • Arugula Parmesan Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Buttered Green Beans
  • Garlic Zucchini
  • Roasted Asparagus

DIPS & SAUCES:

  • Garlic Aioli
  • Lemon Butter Sauce
  • Creamy Parmesan Sauce
  • Dijon Mustard Dip
  • Herb Butter Sauce

SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Rice
  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Zucchini Noodles
  • Keto Dinner Rolls
  • Sautéed Green Beans

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cooled salmon and sauce in a sealed box and refrigerate a maximum of three days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the cooled salmon and sauce for more than two months.

FAQs:

Could we utilize frozen salmon?

  • Yes, you can use frozen salmon, although defrost it fully, completely dry it, and then cook.

May we utilize frozen spinach?

  • Yes, you can use frozen spinach after defrosting and squeezing out the additional moisture.

Will we utilize different fish as an alternative to salmon?

  • Yes, you can use halibut, trout, or cod, although the cooking time will vary.

Could we prepare this salmon earlier?

  • Yes, you can make the salmon and sauce individually and chill them for longer than three days before warming it up carefully.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 560 kcal

Sodium: 620 mg

Net Carbs: 5 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sugar: 2 g

Fats: 40 g

Proteins: 42 g

Portion Size: 1 salmon fillet with creamy spinach and mushrooms

Total Carbs: 7 g