This Crispy Salmon Power Bowl with Cauliflower Rice is a colorful, high-protein keto lunch built around seasoned salmon bites, garlicky cauliflower rice, crunchy veggies, and a creamy spicy mayo drizzle. It packs protein, healthy fats, and low-carb vegetables into one bowl, giving you a satisfying meal that fits keto macros and looks great in overhead photos and meal prep containers.
The bowl borrows elements from trending salmon bowls—crispy salmon cubes, lime or soy-based marinades, and vibrant toppings—while swapping traditional rice for cauliflower rice to keep carbs low. That combination of “high protein,” “salmon bowl,” and “cauliflower rice” matches what is currently performing well in keto and macro-friendly recipe spaces.
Key components and ingredients
- Protein:
- Salmon fillets, cubed or cooked then flaked, seasoned with soy or coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and spices for a bold flavor.
- Low-carb base:
- Cauliflower rice sautéed with garlic, salt, pepper, and maybe a little herb or sesame oil for extra flavor, mirroring current high-protein salmon bowl builds.
- Veggies & healthy fats:
- Cucumber, avocado, and green onions for freshness and healthy fat, similar to the seaweed-salt and teriyaki salmon bowl formats.
- Sauce:
- A high-protein spicy mayo made with Greek yogurt, a little mayo if desired, hot sauce, lemon or lime juice, and garlic salt for a thick drizzle that adds tang and heat.
These elements mirror established macro-friendly salmon bowl recipes that emphasize protein density and customizable toppings.
Basic method (quick outline for your post)
- Marinate and cook salmon:
- Season salmon cubes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, soy or coconut aminos, and a little sesame oil; then air fry or bake until crispy outside and tender inside.
- Cook cauliflower rice:
- Sauté cauliflower rice with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper until hot and slightly golden, echoing garlic-herb cauliflower rice used in current high-protein bowls.
- Make spicy mayo:
- Mix Greek yogurt, a bit of mayo (optional), hot sauce, lemon juice, and garlic salt into a smooth sauce.
- Assemble bowls:
- Add cauliflower rice to a bowl, top with crispy salmon, sliced cucumber, avocado, and green onions, then finish with a drizzle of spicy mayo and a sprinkle of seaweed salt or sesame seeds if desired.
This structure keeps prep around 20 minutes while delivering a bowl that is easy to photograph and align with high-protein, low-carb keywords.
