Sautéed Salmon with Lemon-Dill Cauliflower Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

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Pan-seared salmon fillets served over a fragrant cauliflower rice infused with fresh lemon and dill for a bright Whole30 seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, cauliflower head, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each), skin-on salmon fillets
1 medium (about 5 cups riced) cauliflower head
4 tbsp, divided olive oil
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tsp, divided sea salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper
2 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse and pat dry 4 salmon fillets. Season both sides with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until skin is crisp and golden. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through but still moist. Remove salmon and keep warm.
Step 3: Meanwhile, pulse 1 medium cauliflower head in a food processor until it forms rice-sized grains, about 5 pulses.
Step 4: In another large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the riced cauliflower, 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lemon zest, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes until cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
Step 5: Remove skillet from heat and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and remaining 1 tbsp chopped dill. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Step 6: Serve the salmon fillets on a bed of lemon-dill cauliflower rice, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.