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MEDITERRANEAN AIR FRYER SALMON
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MEDITERRANEAN AIR FRYER SALMON

Simple to make with a rub that can be added 24 hours ahead of time until 30 minutes before cooking. Although I have used the air-fryer for this recipe, it can also be baked in the oven but you’ll have to adjust cooking times. It takes just 7 minutes in the air fryer & is perfectly cooked & succulent.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
marinating30 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: air fryer, grilled salmon
Servings: 4
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Lovoni

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves &/or chives
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon rind zest
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • A good pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/4 lbs wild salmon, cut into 3 or 4 fillets skin on or off, your preference
  • Pasta, couscous or mashed potatoes or rice, to serve*
  • Steamed greens, to serve
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine the oil, herbs, mustard, zest, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Add the salmon to the herb mixture, rubbing the herb mixture liberally over each piece of salmon to coat. Cover well & refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours ahead of time.
  • Place the salmon, skin side down on the crisper plate, in one air-fryer basket, select ‘air fry’ & cook for 7 minutes on 400°F (200°C) or according to the manufacturer’s directions, until the salmon is cooked but still succulent & flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve immediately with your choice of sides and some lemon wedges. Serves 3 to 4.

Notes

*I cooked some pasta in boiling water until al dente then tossed it with some browned butter, some of the herbs I’d used for the salmon & lots of black pepper.
Oven directions: Place the salmon, skin side down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 450°F (225°C). Bake, uncovered, for 12 to 15 minutes until salmon is cooked but still succulent & flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1082IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg