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Southwest Lime Salmon with Smashed Cauliflower
4 servings
35 minutes total
  • Prepare cauliflower through step 1 (15 minutes)
  • Prepare salmon recipe (15 minutes)
  • Complete cauliflower; serve (5 minutes)

Southwest Lime Salmon

Ingredients

  • 2 limes, for zest/juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 fresh keta (or coho) salmon fillets (1 ½ lb), skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps

    1. Zest lime (1 teaspoon); squeeze limes for juice (2 tablespoons). Combine zest, juice, chili powder, and salt; reserve 1 tablespoon mixture.
    2. Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Brush salmon with chili mixture. Place oil in pan, then add salmon; cook 2–3 minutes on each side and until 145°F (or opaque and separates easily). Using a clean brush, coat top of salmon with reserved chili mixture and serve.

Smashed Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 head fresh cauliflower
  • ½ cup cilantro avocado yogurt salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato spread
  • 2 tablespoons lemon herb finishing butter
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Steps

    1. Trim cauliflower from stem; cut into small florets. Place in microwave-safe bowl and cover; microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Remove ½ cup of florets; set aside. Stir in dressing and tomato spread; microwave on HIGH for 5–6 more minutes or until tender.
    2. Add butter; mash cauliflower with potato masher until blended. Place in microwave-safe serving dish; arrange reserved florets on top. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. Chop cilantro; sprinkle over cauliflower. Serve.

Serving Suggestions

  • Complete your meal with steamed vegetables, fresh salad blend, gluten-free bread, and fresh fruit for dessert.
  • You can mash the Smashed Cauliflower coarsely for a chunky texture, or finely for a texture that is similar to mashed potatoes.

Southwest Lime Salmon

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 14g, Sat Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 145mg, Sodium 360mg, Total Carb 1g, Fiber 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 39g, Calc 2%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 6%

Smashed Cauliflower

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 130, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 320mg, Total Carb 10g, Fiber 3g, Sugars 4g, Protein 4g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 160%, Iron 20%