Lime Pepper Salmon and Sauteed Cauliflower “Rice” | Primal Palate | Paleo Recipes - Primal Palate | Paleo Recipes (2024)

• Wild Salmon fillet. (for information on why it’s best to chose wild over farm raised please click here.)
• 1 lime
• 1/2 to 1 whole tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (enough to lightly coat the salmon)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

  

Process:

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Rinse salmon under cold water, and pat dry.
3. Lightly rub salmon with olive oil.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
5. Broil salmon (on a broiler pan) at 400° for 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and squeeze the juice of one lime over the salmon.

   

For the Cauliflower “Rice”

• 1/2 head of cauliflower (this makes a lot)
• 1/2 of a vidalia onion, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Process:

1. Wash cauliflower under cold water and let dry, or pat with a towel to remove moisture.
2. Remove the stems, and place florets in a food processor or high speed blender.

   

3. Pulse the florets until you have created a couscous-type consistency. (Another way to create this is to use a cheese grater and grate the cauliflower.)

   

4. Place in a microwave safe dish and cover, but do not seal the lid.
5. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds, and stop to stir half way (do not over-cook the cauliflower or add liquid to it. This will turn it to mush).
6. While cauliflower is in the microwave, spray frying pan with cooking spray and saute chopped onion and minced garlic.
7. Once onion is tender, add in the grated cauliflower.
8. Add 1 tablespoon coconut oil, salt, and pepper, and saute until you have reached your preferred “done-ness”. This typically only takes a few minutes, and it helps to taste the cauliflower. You want it to have that couscous-like consistency (not mushy).

For the eats:

Plate the cauliflower “rice” and salmon and dig in! This dish was absolutely amazing. The salmon had a warm buttery flavor with the slightest hint of lime. The cauliflower “rice” was a delicious addition to the salmon, with its peppery garlic flavor, a hint of coconut oil, and chopped onion for added texture. Try this meal on your own, or surprise a dinner guest with the faux rice. They are sure to be in awe of your creative cooking abilities!

As always, enjoy!