Description
This Creamy Keto Tuscan Cod recipe offers a rich and flavorful low-carb meal featuring tender seared cod fillets enveloped in a luscious cream sauce infused with Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for keto enthusiasts and seafood lovers seeking a comforting, restaurant-quality dish made easily on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each, approx. 170g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15ml)
- ½ tsp salt (2g)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (1g)
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (9g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120ml)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (55g)
- 3 cups baby spinach (90g)
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (2g)
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear Cod: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place fillets carefully into the hot skillet and sear for 4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Remove cod from skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it to maintain the sauce’s flavor integrity.
- Create Cream Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Gradually add grated Parmesan cheese while stirring continuously until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes so it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
- Wilt Spinach: Add baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently until wilted, about 2 minutes, preserving some texture and vibrant color.
- Finish and Serve: Nestle the seared cod fillets back into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the fillets and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Searing the cod properly ensures a crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist and tender.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic as it can impart a bitter taste to the sauce.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the richest, creamiest sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a concentrated burst of flavor, but you can substitute with semi-dried or fresh tomatoes if preferred.
- This dish pairs well with keto-friendly sides like cauliflower rice or steamed asparagus.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently to avoid curdling the sauce.
