Spicy Salmon with Caramelized Onion Cauliflower Rice
Prep Time5mins
Cook Time25mins
Chill Time20mins
Total Time30mins
Servings: 1fillet + 1 cup rice
Calories: 316kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
A flavorful spicy salmon filet with a slightly sweet caramelized onion cauliflower rice. Seared on a pan, the spice-infused salmon has a nice crispy crust but is tender and juicy on the inside. A perfect Paleo and Keto dinner!
Ingredients
Salmon:
4½ozSalmon Fillet, ⅓ - ½” thick (128g)
1½tspOlive Oil
¼tspGarlic Powder
¼tspPaprika
¼tspItalian Seasoning
¼tspCayenne Pepper
¼tspRed Pepper Flakes
⅛tspOnion Powder
⅛tspPepper
¼tspSalt
Cauliflower Rice:
15-18stripsRed Onion, Thinly sliced, 30g
1½cupCauliflower, Chopped, 160g
¼tspOlive Oil
½tspGarlic, Minced
⅓cupLow Sodium Broth
⅛tspeach Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Combine olive oil and seasonings in a small bowl and coat salmon fillet with the marinade. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Pulse cauliflower in a food processor and until finely ground into “rice” form.
Pour oil on a skillet heated on medium-high and fry the onions and garlic for about a minute until translucent.
Turn heat to low, add ¼ cup water and cook, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates. About 5-7 minutes.
Repeat previous step.
Add cauliflower rice and broth, season with salt and pepper, stir, and cover. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to plate and cover to keep warm.
Heat skillet over medium and add the salmon.
Cook on one side for 4-5 mins, flip and cook other side for another 3 mins.
Serve over cauliflower rice.
Notes
Nutrition:
Servings: 1 fillet + 1 cup rice | Serving size: 1 fillet + 1 cup rice