Simple Keto Cabbage and Salmon Bowl
Flaky salmon and soft, sautéed cabbage come together in this delectable dish that keeps things light but still full of flavor. This Simple Keto Cabbage and Salmon Bowl is easy to make and works any time you need a quick, satisfying meal.
Servings 1 people
Calories 606 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 ounces salmon filet skin-on
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- 1½ cups cabbage sliced
- ¼ cup white onion sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ avocado sliced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in large skillet over medium heat.1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Pat dry 3 ounces salmon filet with paper towel.3 ounces salmon filet
- Place salmon into skillet skin-side down and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until fully cooked. Set aside and keep warm.
- Add ½ tablespoon coconut oil to same skillet on medium heat.½ tablespoon coconut oil
- Add 1½ cups cabbage and ¼ cup white onion and cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally.1½ cups cabbage, ¼ cup white onion
- Reduce heat to low and add 1 tablespoon butter. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.1 tablespoon butter
- Plate cabbage and onions mix, top with salmon, add ½ avocado, and season with salt and pepper to taste.½ avocado, salt and pepper to taste
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Once the salmon is cooked, don't discard the juices in the pan. Instead, deglaze the skillet with a splash of bone broth or heavy cream and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to create a flavorful sauce to drizzle over this Salmon Cabbage Bowl.
- For an authentic Asian-inspired meal, serve with a homemade teriyaki sauce made with sesame seeds, green onions, a splash of rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and garlic powder.
- Cauliflower rice is an excellent substitute for cabbage and can be used to replace white or brown rice to make a delicious low-carb salmon rice bowl.
- Mix avocado, mayonnaise, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, sriracha, and a squeeze of lemon juice to make a spicy mayo sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 606kcal | Net carbs: 8g | Fat: 53g | Protein: 21g