Low Carb Classic Tuna Sauce
Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of this Low Carb Classic Tuna Sauce, a delightful twist on a traditional favorite. Perfect for keto and low-carb lifestyles, this quick recipe pairs tender chunks of tuna in water with a heavenly blend of heavy cream, cream cheese, and olive oil, creating an irresistibly smooth base. Elevated with briny capers, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic, this sauce is brimming with bold flavors and subtle heat from red pepper flakes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the ultimate versatile dish—enjoy it over zoodles, as a salad topping, or sopped up with low-carb bread. Nutritious, satisfying, and bursting with fresh herbs, this sauce transforms simple ingredients into a comforting, restaurant-quality meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz canned tuna in water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.125 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and set aside in a bowl.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream and cream cheese to the skillet, stirring constantly until the cream cheese is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Stir in the drained tuna, breaking it up with a spoon and incorporating it evenly into the sauce.
Add the capers, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the sauce warm over zoodles, a salad, or as a dipping sauce with low-carb bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.2 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 78.3 g | 392% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 2818 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 95.0 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.5 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 195 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
