Description
This keto salmon bowl meal prep recipe is the ultimate low-carb lunch idea. Packed with grilled salmon, avocado, cauliflower rice, and tangy toppings—it’s nutritious, delicious, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
1½ cups cauliflower rice
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup pickled red onions
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: sesame seeds, chopped herbs
Instructions
1. Season salmon with Cajun spice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Pan-sear in olive oil over medium heat, 4–5 minutes per side until flaky.
3. Sauté cauliflower rice in olive oil and lemon juice, 5–7 minutes.
4. Slice avocado and prep pickled onions.
5. Assemble bowls: rice base, salmon chunks, avocado, onions.
6. Add sesame seeds, fresh herbs, or sauce of choice before serving.
Notes
Store components separately for freshness.
Swap avocado for keto mayo if prepping more than 2 days ahead.
Great with lemon tahini or Cajun yogurt dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Meal Prep
- Cuisine: Southern Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 55mg