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.

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

1Insert 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
2Combine the spices, salt and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
3Place 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.
4Once 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.
5To 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.
6The 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.
7Serve the salmon topped with the tomato salsa.