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Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower Mash

Name: Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on, boneless; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1.5 lbs), cut into florets; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup heavy cream; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 4, 2026 | Updated Oct 6, 2026

American 40 mins easy-recipesgluten-freewhole-foods

Herb-coated salmon served over roasted cauliflower blended with garlic butter and cream.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Servings 4

4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on, boneless
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 medium head of cauliflower (about 1.5 lbs), cut into florets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
In a small bowl, mix together rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to create the herb crust.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and brush both sides with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Press the prepared herb mixture firmly onto the top sides of the salmon fillets, forming an even crust.
Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Toss cauliflower florets with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; spread evenly on a separate baking sheet.
Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and tender.
Bake the salmon for about 12-15 minutes, or longer as needed, until a food thermometer in the thickest part reads 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
While baking, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer roasted cauliflower to a food processor or blender. Add garlic butter and heavy cream, then blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve each salmon fillet on a bed of roasted cauliflower mash, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges on the side.