salmon with lemon + herb cauliflower rice

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425*

Step 2

Coat salmon fillets with ghee

Step 3

Salt and pepper fillets generously & coat with 1 Tsp. of the chives and a bit of lemon zest

Step 4

Lightly grease a cast iron skillet and place salmon inside. Set aside

Step 5

In a medium skillet heat 1 Tbsp. of ghee

Step 6

Once oil is hot add chopped onion and cook till tender, salt as needed

Step 7

Once onion is tender add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes

Step 8

Add additional 1 Tbsp of ghee to pan and add cauliflower rice

Step 9

Toss to combine and coat

Step 10

Add two cups of chicken broth to pan and raise heat to high

Step 11

Continue to cook until broth boils off and rice is tender but not soggy

Step 12

Drain additional liquid in necessary

Step 13

Once cauli rice is tender add all herbs, lemon zest, juice from 1/2 lemon and pinenuts

Step 14

Salt and pepper to taste

Step 15

Toss to combine and let sit on low heat for 10 minutes

Step 16

Meanwhile Add skillet of salmon to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness of cut

Step 17

Pull out and serve salmon over cauliflower rice