Salmon with Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower mash is a convincing substitute for potato mash when made properly. Steaming rather than boiling keeps the flavour concentrated, and blending with Greek yoghurt and a touch of butter gives the creaminess without excess calories. Under the salmon, this is a satisfying dinner at under 400 calories.

Ingredients

• 2 salmon fillets (approx. 150g each)
• 1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tbsp fat-free Greek yoghurt
• 1 tsp butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Fresh dill
• Salt and white pepper
• Tenderstem broccoli to serve (optional)

Method

1. Steam the cauliflower florets and garlic for 12–15 minutes until very tender.
2. Transfer to a food processor or blender. Add the Greek yoghurt, butter, salt, and white pepper. Blend until very smooth.
3. Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
4. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes.
5. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
6. Serve the salmon over the cauliflower mash with a squeeze of lemon and fresh dill.

Nutrition Notes

This dinner contains under 10g of carbohydrates per serving, making it compatible with strict low-carb and ketogenic approaches. The fat content is higher than most recipes in this collection due to the salmon, but it's predominantly unsaturated omega-3 fat.