Salmon fillets are seared and finished in a rich cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, and parmesan. The combination of white wine and reserved tomato oil creates a balanced, savory sauce with subtle sweet and herbaceous notes.
Original recipe: ketocookingchristian.com
Creamy Tuscan Salmon has a low glycemic load of 1.3 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are sun-dried tomatoes in oil (GL 0.7), heavy cream (GL 0.4), garlic (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.