Lemon Pepper Salmon

Ingredients

• 2, 4oz salmon filets
• 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon dill
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. First, prep salmon by patting with a paper towel to remove moisture. Then, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Place 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil and 1 tablespoons minced garlic into a skillet and set over medium/high heat. Place salmon skin side up in the pan and sear for 4 minutes. Flip salmon and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until barely pink in the middle.
3. Once flakey and cooked, squeeze 1/2 lemon on top of salmon and sprinkle with fresh dill.
4. Store leftovers in fridge.

Cauliflower Rice

Ingredients

• 1 medium head, chopped small, about 1/2 inch pieces
• 1-2 tsp. olive oil
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt (plus more as needed)
• 1 pinch black pepper (plus more as needed)
• 2 Tbsp. water

Instructions

1. Place the chopped cauliflower in a blender or food processor and pulse on low speed until a rice like consistency is formed.
2. Heat a pan on the stove top to medium heat. Add the oil to coat the bottom. Next add the garlic, and let cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, than add the cauliflower rice. Add salt, black pepper, and water, mix will then lay out flat on the pan and let cook for 7 minutes, until the cauliflower is soft.
3. To serve, spoon a heaping portion of cauliflower rice on the plate, top it with lemon juice or lemon zest if desired, then place salmon filet on top. Serve with extra lemon wedges for a pretty twist!