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Keto Pesto Salmon Bowl

Keto Pesto Salmon Bowl

Everything taste better in a bowl! Am I right? In this case it’s this keto pesto salmon bowl recipe that’s perfect for lunch and dinner!

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword keto pesto salmon bowl, pesto salmon bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Salmon cut into 4 fillets
  • 1 c Fresh whole basil leaves
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tsp Minced garlic
  • 5 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 cup whole pine nuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cauliflower Rice

  • 3 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 2 tbsp Butter unsalted
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 tsp Freshly chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Place the basil leaves, olive oil, ⅓ c parmesan cheese, minced garlic and pine nuts into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Cut the salmon into 4 fillets, and place a thick layer of the pesto mixture on the top of each one.

  4. Place the salmon fillets on a greased baking sheet, and bake for 12-14 minutes.

  5. While the salmon is baking, cook your cauliflower rice to your desired level of doneness.

  6. Add the butter, parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley to the cauliflower rice, and stir to combine.

  7. Serve the baked pesto salmon on a bed of the cauliflower rice.

Recipe Notes

Calories: 300
Net Carbs:  1 Net Carbs Per Serving

The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.