Salmon Bites w/ Garlic Zucchini & Spiced Cauliflower Rice


INGREDIENTS:

For the Salmon:

  • 1 lb salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Zucchini:

  • 1 zucchini, sliced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Cauliflower Rice:

  • 2 cups cauliflower rice

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)

  • ¼ cup diced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)

  • Salt to taste

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Crisp up the salmon – Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Toss the salmon cubes with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy on the outside but tender inside.

  2. Sauté the zucchini – In another pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant. Throw in the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly caramelized but still crisp.

  3. Flavor the cauliflower rice – Heat oil in a pan, add bell peppers, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in cauliflower rice, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper, and salt. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.

  4. Plate it up - Stack the crispy salmon bites over the zucchini and serve alongside that spicy, smoky cauliflower rice.

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