Katsu Rice with Salmon

Katsu Rice with Salmon is a delightful low-carb Japanese-inspired lunch featuring crispy salmon served over a bed of fluffy cauliflower rice, garnished with tangy pickled vegetables. This dish combines the satisfying crunch of katsu with the freshness of salmon, making it both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets - 2 (150g each)
• Almond flour - 1/2 cup (50g)
• Egg - 1 large
• Cauliflower - 1 medium head (about 600g)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Mirin - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Pickled ginger - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2 (sliced)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Cooking oil - for frying (about 3 tablespoons)

Steps

1. Preheat a frying pan over medium heat and add cooking oil.
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel, season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a shallow dish, whisk the egg. In another shallow dish, place the almond flour.
4. Dip each salmon fillet first in the egg, then coat in almond flour, pressing gently to adhere.
5. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated salmon in the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. While the salmon is cooking, cut the cauliflower into florets and steam or microwave until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Once tender, transfer the cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until it resembles rice. Season with a pinch of salt.
8. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and rice vinegar to create a drizzle sauce.
9. To assemble, serve a generous portion of cauliflower rice on each plate, top with the crispy salmon, and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with sliced green onions and pickled ginger.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, promoting heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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