Air-Fried Cajun Salmon with Tomato Salsa

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Air-Fried Cajun Salmon with Tomato Salsa

Name: Air-Fried Cajun Salmon with Tomato Salsa
Cook time: 900 s
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 tbsp paprika; ½ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp granulated sugar; 2 x 6 oz salmon fillets - center cut, skin off; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 vine-ripened tomatoes; 1 shallot - finely chopped; 2 tsp chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; ½ tsp sea salt

Seasoned with Cajun spices and served with a pico de gallo inspired salsa, this meal is truly a spectacular taste sensation. Not only is the recipe super healthy, it’s also super quick and easy.

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20 mins total time

15 mins active time

Easy

Serves 2

Ingredients

Measurements:

1 tbsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp granulated sugar
2 x 6 oz salmon fillets
center cut, skin off
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the tomato salsa

2 vine-ripened tomatoes
1 shallot
finely chopped
2 tsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

1
Insert the oven rack into position 3 Down. Set the oven to Air Fry, Super Convection, 400°F, for 9 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, continue to the next step
2
Combine the spices, salt and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
3
Place the salmon in the air fry basket and brush both sides with oil. Sprinkle the top of each fillet with the spice mix and gently press to adhere.
4
Once preheated, place the roasting pan on the rack to catch any drips during cooking. Place the basket into position 1 and air fry for 9 minutes. When the oven signals, rotate the basket and continue cooking. Meanwhile, continue to the next step.
5
To make the tomato salsa, cut the tomatoes into quarters, then cut along the flesh to remove the seeds. Cut into ¼-inch pieces and place in a bowl. Add the shallot, cilantro, oil, lime juice and salt and stir to combine.
6
The spice crust should be browned and the salmon cooked. If not, press A Bit More.
Tip: It may need a little more or a little less extra cooking time, best to keep an eye on it.
7
Serve the salmon topped with the tomato salsa.