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A Coconut Lime Salmon + "Rice" Situation

You may have spotted this little baby on my insta story the other day... it's INCRED! It won the praise of a guy who claimed it was "really, really, GOOD food"...ha. 

I love white rice. Right?? I mean who doesn't? I grew up eating Colombian chicken + rice like every day. But nutritionally, it doesn't do us any favors. A bunch of starch and sugar that you just don't need. Peeps have caught on, so now "cauliflower rice" is a thing. It has the consistency of rice and can take on a multitude of flavors.

Like coconut + lime!

COCONUT LIME SALMON FILLETS

I got wild-caught salmon fillets from the fish monger at Whole Foods so they were SUPER fresh. You'll also need some limes, garlic and a can of coconut milk.

  1. Put each fillet in a little tinfoil packet
  2. In each packet, pour a splash of coconut milk, a squeeze of lime ((zest it first if you're feeling fancy)), pinch of salt, and some raw chopped garlic
  3. Bake at 375 for 15-20 until done

COCONUT LIME CAULIFLOWER "RICE"

Do yourself a favor and just buy the cauliflower riced! Whole Foods + Trader Joe's always stock it. Otherwise, buy a whole head and go to town with a grater... I used half a bag to feed 3 people ((and one was a hungry boy))

  1. Start by sauteing half a white onion in a pan with coconut oil
  2. Add some garlic when the onion is soft
  3. Toss in the riced cauliflower and season with salt
  4. Pour the remainder of the coconut milk on top
  5. Squeeze one lime ((zest it first!))
  6. Stir it around and simmer until all the milk is absorbed

Easy peasy!!

Cauliflower rice is such a great option when you're feeling "carb-y". Salmon and coconut milk are full of good fats that will feed your brain!

xo