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.
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 filletscenter cut, skin off
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For the tomato salsa
2 vine-ripened tomatoes
1 shallotfinely 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.
