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Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cauliflower

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    If you don't like anchovies, you can leave them out of this low-carb dish.
    Everyday Food, March 2007
    • Prep Time 15 minutes
    • Total Time 45 minutes
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 2 to 4 anchovy fillets (optional)
    • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons anchovy oil (from can of anchovies) or olive oil
    • 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into large florets
    • 4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
    • 4 thin lemon slices, halved, plus 4 wedges, for serving

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Gather garlic, anchovies (if using), and red-pepper flakes into a pile. Using a chefs knife, coarsely chop; season generously with salt. Using flat side of knife blade, mash mixture into a paste.
    2. Place paste into a large bowl; add oils, and mix to combine. Add cauliflower, and toss to coat. Spread mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until starting to soften, about 15 minutes.
    3. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven; push cauliflower to sides, and place fillets in the center. Arrange two half-slices of lemon on each fillet. Return to oven; bake until fish is opaque throughout, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

    Recipe Reviews

    • chariti
      14 Oct, 2011

      I love this recipe. It was SO easy. I thin the best flavor was in the cauliflower. I will definitely make this again, doubling the amount of cauliflower I cook.
      I found I didn't need to make the sauce into a paste, though I tried, and it still tasted wonderful. The left over salmon made a great cream cheese spread.

    • susiesells2
      15 Jan, 2011

      I like your "Contributors' Comments" section. It was because of the comments that I tried this recipe. Excellent, easy and fast to prepare.

    • TanaRhea
      4 Jan, 2011

      The BEST cauliflower I have ever had! I was hoping my husband didn't like it so I could have his also! Didn't use the anchovies and not quite as much oil as called for. Very easy and flavorful.

    • MrsScheetz
      7 Mar, 2010

      not enough flavor for the salmon but I skipped the anchovies so that could be why

    • jeneenj
      18 Feb, 2010

      This is great...definitely the most interesting cauliflower ever. Both my fianc?

    • Caastrophe
      26 Mar, 2009

      This jazzed up cauliflower is also delicious pureed with just a touch of skimmed milk. Serve under the salmon. I puree cauliflower quite often. It makes a great low carb substitute for mashed potatoes.

    • Polifema
      15 Jan, 2009

      This is what I was looking for! A healthy, FLAVORFUL recipe. I'll definately be making this again!

    • picsess
      3 May, 2008

      Love, love. love this recipie! Its become one of our favorites; I make it once a month. Also sent to my friend and to my WW group.

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