Paleo Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh

Paleo Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh – a perfect dish that looks great for the holiday but also works perfectly for “everyday”.

I’ve been meaning to share more Paleo Asian-inspired seafood dishes on the blog. Given that I didn’t grow up in the U.S., I was struggling to figure out what people usually eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

I quietly took a picture of this Paleo Thai sweet chili salmon Tabbouleh and tested it with my friends on Facebook to see what people’s reactions were about serving baked salmon on holiday.

Do you love salmon ? Or are you perhaps thinking you’ll serve another main dish to accommodate your guests for the holiday ?

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This Paleo Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh is a nutritious and delicious dish that requires minimal effort to impress your seafood loving friends!

I even paired it with an super uber delicious side dish – Paleo Tabbouleh – that tastes just like the real tabbouleh but which is grain and wheat free.

Read on to get the Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh – two recipes!

How to watch your sugar intake and still enjoy Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh

Now, most recipes on the net use sugar, coconut sugar, or honey to make Thai sweet chili sauce but if you want to watch your sugar intake, an alternative way is to utilize and manipulate fresh fruit juice through cooking methods.

Juice from fresh cut pineapples are the best for this dish but if you want to cut down on prep time, you can use store-bought canned pineapple chunks soaked in pure pineapple juice (not in syrup) like this one.

Once you reduce the juice, it will bring out the natural sugar content and will taste as delicious as other sweeteners.

Tips on making golden delicious Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Tabbouleh

Please marinate the fish overnight.

Place skin-side-up (if your salmon fillets’ skin is not removed) so the fish will drink up all the yummy sweet sauce before baking.

Now every household’s oven temperature differs. If the fish is too close to the heat source, it will broil too fast in the oven. If it’s too far from the coils, it will be harder to get that gorgeous golden color.

A general rule of thumb is about 5-6 inches/ 13-15 cm below the heat source. Rotate the baking sheet pan at half baking time point to ensure even baking.

Tips on making Grain Free Paleo Tabbouleh

The trick to make crunchy and flavorful Paleo Tabbouleh is to remove the cauliflower’s water content as much as possible.

Microwave the “riced” cauliflower on high for 2 minutes and once it’s cool to-the-touch , use a cheesecloth or your hand to gently squeeze out water.

Why are we doing this ?

1. It will make your Paleo Tabbouleh stay fresher and crunchier longer in the fridge.
2. The cauliflower rice will absorb more flavor from the dressing and thus more flavorful.
3. By doing this, you can make Cauliflower Paleo Tabbouleh up to 2 days ahead and add the dressing before serving.

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Wishing you all a wonderful holiday and thank you for spending time here with me. :))