
Salmon · 30 min
Salmon with Cauliflower Rice, Spinach, Tomatoes & Creamy Basil Sauce
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 692 kcal / serving
Salmon sits atop cauliflower rice finished with a creamy basil sauce, paired with wilted spinach and tomatoes. It comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner, balancing richness with bright herbs and fresh vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ medium headcauliflower
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
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Produce
- 1 (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- ½ medium headcauliflower
- ½ small pkgfresh basil
- ½ pintgrape tomatoes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 4 fl ozheavy whipping cream
- 1 ozParmesan cheese
Pantry & dry goods
- 4 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| baby spinach | 1 (5 oz) pkg | 2 (5 oz) pkgs | 3 (5 oz) pkgs |
| cauliflower | ½ medium head | 1 medium head | 1 ½ medium heads |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| fresh basil | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| grape tomatoes | ½ pint | 1 pint | 1 ½ pints |
| heavy whipping cream | 4 fl oz | 8 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| Parmesan cheese | 1 oz | 2 oz | 3 oz |
| salmon fillet | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
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Directions
- Heat the oven to 425°F.
- Grate or pulse the cauliflower until you reach a rice-like texture and put it in a medium bowl with a drizzle of oil and the listed seasonings; spread this mixture in an even layer on one half of a baking sheet.
- Pat the salmon dry and place it skin-side down on the other half of the sheet; drizzle with oil and season the top with salt and pepper.
- Roast the sheet in the oven, stirring the cauliflower halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and the salmon is cooked through, about 13–15 minutes.
- While the salmon roasts, preheat a skillet over medium-high heat, then add a bit of oil and the grape tomatoes with a pinch of salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst, about 4 minutes.
- Finely grate the Parmesan cheese.
- To the skillet, add the Parmesan, broth, cream, and garlic powder; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Strip basil leaves from the stems, roll them together, and cut into thin ribbons.
- Add the basil ribbons and the spinach to the sauce in batches, letting each handful wilt before adding more; remove from heat just as everything is coated and glossy.
- To serve, divide the cauliflower rice and salmon between plates and spoon the creamy sauce over the top with the wilted greens.
Two tips
- Prep the Parmesan and basil ahead of time to speed up assembly during cooking.
- Leftovers can be kept refrigerated for 2 days; reheat gently and loosen the sauce with a splash of broth if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 692 kcal
- Protein
- 50 g
- Carbs
- 17 g
- Fat
- 48 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 226 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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