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Salmon with Lemon + Herb Cauliflower Rice

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, you know I’m a huge fan of cauliflower rice. As evidenced by the Pineapple Fried Cauli Rice HERE, the Cauli Rice Tabouleh I made HERE, and the Cauli Rice Paella I made HERE. See what I’m saying? Now it’s time to bring in the salmon.

While I’ve always grated or processed my own cauli rice, I decided to give Whole Foods Market’s pre grated rice a shot this week and pair it up with some Coho Salmon I picked up for their One Day Sale. I can only speak for myself when I say I always make a mess processing it myself. I’m leaning towards the fact that’s because I’m a hot mess in the kitchen, but regardless it always gets everywhere. So it was refreshing to just be able to open the package and have fresh (not frozen) cauli rice ready for me. And yes, I still made a mess with it, but not nearly as big of one!

I wanted to created something simple yet still flavorful and delicious to pair with the salmon so I went the traditional route of fresh herbs and lemon. Because helloooo, we all know fresh salmon, herbs and lemon are BFFS. And now, you can add cauli rice into their circle of friends. In fact I think they all have matching friendship bracelets now. 😉

And for all you Whole30 fanatics, I’m happy to say this thing is totally compliant for you!

Pan Roasted Salmon and Lemon Herb Cauliflower Rice from the Whole Smiths. Takes 30 minutes and is paleo friendly, Whole30 compliant and gluten free. A must-Pin!

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salmon with lemon + herb cauliflower rice

Roasted salmon served alongside fresh cauliflower rice. Loaded with herbs and lemon.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: Paleo
Servings: 4 -6
Author: the whole smiths

Ingredients

  • 4-6 king salmon fillets
  • 1 Tbsp ghee at room temp
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 6 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1/4 C. chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped chives
  • 1 Tbsp. Chopped dill + 1 Tsp.
  • 8 C. cauliflower rice
  • 1/3 C. toasted pine nuts
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 2 C. chicken broth
  • Salt + Lemon pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425*
  • Coat salmon fillets with ghee
  • Salt and pepper fillets generously & coat with 1 Tsp. of the chives and a bit of lemon zest
  • Lightly grease a cast iron skillet and place salmon inside. Set aside
  • In a medium skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of ghee
  • Once oil is hot add chopped onion and cook till tender, salt as needed
  • Once onion is tender add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes
  • Add additional 1 Tbsp of ghee to pan and add cauliflower rice
  • Toss to combine and coat
  • Add two cups of chicken broth to pan and raise heat to high
  • Continue to cook until broth boils off and rice is tender but not soggy
  • Drain additional liquid in necessary
  • Once cauli rice is tender add all herbs, lemon zest, juice from 1/2 lemon and pinenuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toss to combine and let sit on low heat for 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile Add skillet of salmon to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness of cut
  • Pull out and serve salmon over cauliflower rice
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  1. Sue says

    September 28, 2016 at 2:41 am

    This recipe is DELICIOUS, even using dried herbs because I didn’t have fresh on hand. It seriously was one of the best salmon dishes I’ve ever made at home (and we have salmon often). I eyeballed quantities, and omitted the pine nuts (again, didn’t have any on hand and wanted to make sure this is a recipe I could do on a regular basis with stuff I usually have around). Absolutely great! We have recently been turned on to cauliflower rice and I look forward to trying some of your other recipes for it. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Michelle says

      October 19, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      Woot!!! SO happy you love it!! xo

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  2. Lori says

    January 31, 2017 at 12:20 am

    Made this tonight…yum.

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    • Michelle says

      February 22, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      Right on!

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  3. Hannah Garcia says

    November 5, 2018 at 11:52 pm

    Made this tonight and it was so yummy and very flavorful!!! Will definitely make again!

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