Sautéed Garlic Ginger Salmon with Bok Choy and Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-27 · Updated 2026-07-27

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Pan-seared salmon fillets infused with garlic and ginger, served atop a bed of sautéed bok choy and cauliflower rice for a nutrient-rich Whole30 meal. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
4, minced garlic cloves
1 lb, chopped bok choy
4 cups, fresh or thawed frozen cauliflower rice
3 tbsp coconut aminos
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp, optional red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) and season both sides with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 1 lb chopped bok choy to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted but still bright green.
Step 5: Stir in 4 cups cauliflower rice and 3 tbsp coconut aminos, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender and the flavors meld.
Step 6: Return the salmon to the skillet to warm through for 1 minute. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, then serve the salmon on a bed of bok choy and cauliflower rice.