Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon with Cauliflower Rice 🧄🍋
This Baked Garlic Parmesan Salmon with Cauliflower Rice is a simple, clean, and powerful weeknight meal that checks every box: keto, gut-healing, high-protein, and loaded with essential fats. It’s made with wild-caught salmon fillets baked in a buttery garlic-parmesan crust and served over fluffy cauliflower rice sautéed in ghee or avocado oil. The bright pop of fresh lemon, chopped parsley, and raw Parmesan gives it an elevated, crave-worthy finish without any inflammation. This dish is perfect for anyone focused on post-fast refeeding, lean muscle support, or just keeping dinner clean and delicious without overcomplicating prep. Balanced, fast, and fully healing.
Why It Works
Wild salmon: Clean protein + omega-3s to fuel hormones and brain function
Cauliflower rice: Low-carb, anti-inflammatory rice swap rich in fiber
Parmesan (raw or omitted): Adds depth without gut disruption
Fresh garlic + parsley: Supports detox and immune function
Ghee + lemon: Enhances flavor and digestion without seed oils
Ingredients
Garlic Parmesan Salmon
2 wild salmon fillets
2 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan (raw preferred, or omit for dairy-free)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Salt + black pepper, to taste
Cauliflower Rice
2 cups cauliflower rice
1 tbsp avocado oil or ghee
Pinch of sea salt
How to Make It
1. Prep the salmon
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Pat salmon fillets dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Make garlic butter topping
In a small bowl, melt ghee or butter. Stir in garlic, parsley, and Parmesan (if using). Spoon mixture evenly over each fillet.
3. Bake the salmon
Place fillets on the sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
4. Cook the cauliflower rice
While salmon bakes, heat avocado oil or ghee in a skillet. Sauté cauliflower rice with a pinch of salt for ~5–7 minutes, until tender.
5. Plate it up
Scoop the cauliflower rice into bowls, top with baked salmon, and spoon over any extra garlic butter from the pan. Garnish with more parsley or lemon zest if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Ideal for Meal 1 during keto weeks or post-fast refeeding. High fat, high protein, and low in carbs, this combo supports deep nourishment, sustained energy, and clean digestion.
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