Ginger Garlic Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
A lot of people ask me about meals for one and I usually try to convince them that leftovers are a good thing ? But I get it, sometimes you want to cook something for yourself, eat it fresh, and be done. I made this recipe in 2016 (updating it in 2019!), when I was living alone and it was a go-to for me. It’s quick, healthy, and satisfying. What more could you want?
If you are paleo or doing Whole30, you can sub the soy/hoisin sauces for coconut aminos and the flavor is still pretty similar. There are also a bunch of homemade paleo hoisin sauces out there on the internet if you want to get creative!
Also, it makes me laugh that I made this before cauliflower rice was available in almost every grocery store in America. You can always turn a head of cauliflower into “rice” yourself, but it is really nice that we can now pick up a bag from the freezer section and call it a day!
Isn’t that such a gorgeous dinner for one?! Move aside frozen microwave meal. THIS is what we all should be eating.

Ginger Garlic Salmon with Cauliflower Rice
Yield: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
This ginger salmon garlic is the perfect meal for one. Quick, healthy, and satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1/2 head of cauliflower (or 1 cup cauliflower rice - available at most grocery stores!)
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sriracha
- 1/2-1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1 large clove of garlic
- large handful of spinach
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 salmon fillet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Chop half a head of cauliflower into pieces and add it to a food processor. Pulse until the cauliflower has broken down into rice/cous cous sized pieces. *You can also find pre-cut cauliflower rice at most grocery stores. Be sure to check the freezer section, too!
- Add the olive oil, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, ginger and garlic to a bowl. Whisk until incorporated.
- Spoon the sauce over the salmon in a nonstick baking dish. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily.
- Add the cauliflower rice to a skillet with a little olive oil. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes. Uncover and add the rest of the sauce. NOTE: I didn't use all of the sauce on the rice, so use just your judgement. You want all of it to get the flavor without totally drowning it! Once the sauce has been stirred in, add green onions and spinach. Take off of the heat once the spinach has wilted.
- Spoon the cauliflower rice onto a place and lay your cooked piece of salmon right on top. Garnish with green onions and serve!
Notes
Most grocery stores carry cauliflower rice now (be sure to check the freezer section), so look for that before you make it yourself. It will save you a ton of time and clean up!
PS. You might also like Asian Quinoa Salad and my Stir Fry Recipe!
February 2, 2016 @ 1:42 pm
YUM! I can't wait to make this!!! XO
February 2, 2016 @ 4:33 pm
This looks absolutely FANTASTIC!
Kelly | Kelly in the City
February 3, 2016 @ 1:32 pm
Yum, this looks seriously delicious!
Mary Kate
http://www.mynewchicagolife.com
February 3, 2016 @ 1:48 pm
This looks SO delicious!! Thanks for sharing! xo
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