Wild Salmon with Cauliflower "Fried Rice"

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2 servings

Here’s to a deliciously healthy start to the summer! Wild salmon, packed with protein, brain-boosting, inflammation lowering, heart-healthy omega 3 fats, and cauliflower rice that tastes just like regular rice but is so much healthier.  A delicious meal to add to your midweek dinner rotation.

 

Ingredients:

1 head of fresh cauliflower, grated or 1 bag frozen cauliflower, riced

2 carrots finely chopped

1 cup frozen peas

1 onion finely chopped, or 1 tsp. onion powder

2 eggs

¼ cup Coconut Aminos

3-4 tbsp. coconut or sesame oil or a combination of both

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tbsp. toasted sesame oil

2 six-eight ounce pieces of wild salmon

3-4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1-2 tbsp. Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Blend

Juice of 1 lemon

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

 

 Preparation:

 

-       Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat and add half the coconut or sesame oil.

-       Sauté carrots and onions (if using fresh) until they start to soften.

-       Add the rest of the oil, cauliflower and frozen peas to the pan.  Cook, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until cauliflower starts to soften but not get mushy.

-       Make a hole in the center of the mixture to reach the bottom of the pan and crack the eggs into the hole.

-       Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the coconut aminos, garlic powder, onion powder (if using), salt and pepper.

-       Scramble the eggs in the mixture.

-       Add the remaining coconut aminos and stir until flavors are combined. Finish by drizzling with toasted sesame oil.  Remove from heat and set aside.

-       Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Wash salmon fillets and pat dry with paper towel. Drizzle salmon with just enough oil to coat with a pastry brush, sprinkle generously with Everything but the bagel seasoning.

-       Place salmon on roasting pan or a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 4-6 minutes per ½ inch thickness of salmon.  Roasting time depends on the thickness of your salmon, as determined by the thickest part of the fillet.  For every ½ inch of salmon, roast 4-6 minutes.  4 minutes will be slightly rare and 6 minutes will thoroughly cook it.

-       Plate the cauliflower fried rice and top with salmon.

-       Squeeze lemon over salmon.

-       Serve and enjoy!