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creamy keto tuscan cod recipe low carb delicious dish
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This Tuscan Cod with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Swirl combines flaky cod with a vibrant, savory sauce, offering a taste of the Mediterranean. It’s a visually appealing and delicious dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (150-180g / 5-6oz)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp (2g) sea salt, plus to taste
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5g) smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 small onion (80g / ½ cup, chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200g (7oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 50g (¼ cup) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp (30ml) capers, rinsed
- 30g (2 tbsp) spinach, chopped
- 150ml (½ cup) heavy cream
- 1 roasted red bell pepper (100g / ½ cup, pureed)
- 1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp (15g) pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Cod: Season cod with salt, pepper, and paprika; drizzle with oil.
- Bake Cod: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes, until flaky.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Build Tuscan Sauce: Add tomatoes, olives, and capers; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Spinach & Cream: Stir in spinach and cream; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Add lemon juice and basil; adjust seasoning.
- Prepare Red Pepper Swirl: Warm red pepper puree with cream until smooth.
- Plate & Garnish: Plate cod, top with sauce, swirl with red pepper cream, and garnish with pine nuts and basil.
Notes
Roasting the red pepper enhances its sweetness and smoky flavor. Ensure cod fillets are dry for a good sear.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg