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Air-Fried Cajun Salmon with Tomato Salsa
the Breville Test Kitchen

the Breville Test Kitchen

Air-Fried Cajun Salmon with Tomato Salsa

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.
time

20 mins total time

activetimeIII

15 mins active time

easy

Easy

user

Serves 2

Ingredients


Measurements:

  • paprika icon
    1 tbsp paprika
  • garlic powder icon
    ½ tsp garlic powder
  • onion powder icon
    ¼ tsp onion powder
  • pinch cayenne pepper icon
    1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • sea salt icon
    ½ tsp sea salt
  • granulated sugar icon
    ¼ tsp granulated sugar
  • salmon fillet icon
    2 x 6 oz salmon fillets

    center cut, skin off

  • extra-virgin olive oil icon
    1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

For the tomato salsa

  • vine-ripened tomato icon
    2 vine-ripened tomatoes
  • shallot icon
    1 shallot

    finely chopped

  • chopped cilantro  icon
    2 tsp chopped cilantro
  • extra-virgin olive oil icon
    1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • fresh lime juice icon
    1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • sea salt icon
    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.
Main course
All
Healthy
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
american
creole
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