Sautéed Salmon Fillets with Lemon-Dill Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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Pan-seared salmon with a citrusy dill cauliflower rice makes a light and nutrient-rich Whole30 dinner. This American Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, olive oil, and cauliflower rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 fillets (6 oz each) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cups cauliflower rice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 cloves minced garlic cloves
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then place skin side down in the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy, then flip and cook 3 more minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower rice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Serve salmon fillets atop the lemon-dill cauliflower rice.