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Air Fryer Garlic-Paprika Salmon with Spinach Pesto

Discover the ease of preparing moist, tender salmon in the air fryer, seasoned with garlic and paprika for a flavorful twist. Served alongside homemade spinach pesto and lemon wedges, this dish will amaze you with its simplicity and delightful taste. Pair it with cauliflower rice and roasted asparag...
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18 min
TOTAL TIME
605
CALORIES
$4.13
PER SERVING
Air Fryer Garlic-Paprika Salmon with Spinach Pesto
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Salmon Fillets
4 whole salmon fillets
skin removed
Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Sea Salt
1/2 tsp sea salt
Paprika
1/2 tsp paprika
Freshly Ground Pepper
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
Lemon Wedges
lemon wedges
for serving
Fresh Spinach Leaves
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pine Nuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
toasted
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Directions
10 STEPS
8 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
18 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse the salmon fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Place the salmon fillets on a platter.
3
Coat each fillet on all sides with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4
Place the salmon in the air fryer basket or on the crisper plate inside your air fryer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
5
Set the air fryer to 390°F and the timer to 10 minutes.
6
Cook the salmon for 7 minutes and check the internal temperature. Continue cooking for up to 3 minutes longer or until the desired temperature of 145°F is achieved.
7
While the salmon cooks, prepare the spinach pesto. In a food processor, combine the spinach leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and toasted pine nuts. Pulse until well combined.
8
With the food processor running, gradually add 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil until the pesto is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9
Remove the salmon fillets from the air fryer and place them on a serving platter. Top each fillet with a spoonful of spinach pesto and add a lemon wedge alongside each fillet.
10
Serve the remaining spinach pesto in a bowl with a spoon for everyone to help themselves. Pair the salmon with cauliflower rice and roasted asparagus for a complete meal.
Health Info
Macros
4g
CARBS
49g
FAT
39g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
LOW CARB
KETO
Contains these allergens
MILK
FISH
TREE NUTS