Keto Spicy Cajun Salmon with Creamy Spinach – Bold, Flavorful Low-Carb Dinner
A restaurant-quality keto salmon dinner with a Cajun kick! Perfectly seared salmon fillets coated in bold spices, served with creamy garlic spinach — rich, satisfying, and low-carb.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat salmon dry and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear salmon fillets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted and sauce thickens.
- Return salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
- Simmer 1–2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving.