Paleo Salmon Onigiri
Elevate your next meal prep session with this vibrant and health-conscious Paleo Salmon Onigiri recipe! Perfectly suited for those following a paleo lifestyle, this dish swaps traditional rice for tender cauliflower rice, seasoned and sautéed to perfection. Paired with wild-caught salmon delicately flaked and infused with flavors like garlic powder and coconut aminos, the filling is wrapped in nutrient-rich nori sheets to create a portable, satisfying treat. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, this Paleo-friendly Japanese-inspired onigiri is ideal for lunches, snacks, or a light dinner. Its unique use of grain-free ingredients makes it not only delicious but also guilt-free, accommodating clean-eating preferences. Serve fresh or pack in an airtight container for a wholesome, grab-and-go delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower
- 12 ounces wild-caught salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 whole nori sheets
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Start by preparing the cauliflower rice. Cut the cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor. Pulse until it reaches a rice-like consistency. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's tender. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil. Season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add the salmon to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Flake the salmon into small pieces.
Chop the green onions finely and add them to the bowl with the cooled cauliflower rice. Add the flaked salmon and coconut aminos, mixing well to combine.
Place a nori sheet on a clean, flat surface. Wet your hands with a little water to prevent sticking, then take a small portion of the cauliflower-salmon mixture in your hands, shaping it into a tight triangle or ball.
Place the formed onigiri on the edge of the nori sheet, wrapping and folding the nori around it tightly. Repeat the wrapping process for the remaining mixture.
Slice in half if desired and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to one day. Enjoy your Paleo-friendly onigiri, perfectly suited for a delicious and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1117 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.3 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 2423 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 86.5 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 48.5 mcg | 242% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2931 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
