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Air Fryer Pesto Salmon Recipe

  • Author:Krista
  • prep_time Prep Time:5 minutes
  • cook_time Cook Time:10 minutes
  • total_time Total Time:15 minutes
  • yield Yield:41x
  • category Category:Seafood
  • method Method:Air Fryer
  • cuisine Cuisine:American
  • Diet:Gluten Free

Description

Air Fryer Pesto Salmon – this tender flaky salmon recipe is done in just 20 minutes. Each bite is topped with a fresh vibrant pesto for the perfect healthy weeknight dinner!

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Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 4(4-6 oz.) salmon filets
  • 1 tablespoonavocado oil
  • salt & pepper to season

For the Pesto:

  • 2 cupsfresh packed basil
  • 1/4 cuppecans
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • clove garlic
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 1/2 cupof olive oil (or2/3 cupdepending on the type of consistency you like)
  • 1/3 cupof shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Make Pesto:

  1. To a food processor add basil, pecans, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Blend until basil is roughly chopped up.
  2. Slowly add the olive oil till smooth.
  3. Once completely blended, pour mixture into a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese.
  4. Set aside.

For the Salmon:

  1. Heat air fryer to 400°F and let preheat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Pat salmon dry with a paper towel.
  3. Brush avocado oil on flesh side of salmon, season with salt and pepper.
  4. Using tongs, gently place salmon skin side down in air fryer basket and air fry for 9-10 minutes (depending on the thickness of your salmon)
  5. Check for desired doneness. The best way to do this is to gently flake the salmon with a fork.
  6. 删除从空气炸锅,香蒜沙司。

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:1 filet + pesto
  • Calories:521
  • Sugar:0 g
  • Sodium:366 mg
  • Fat:41 g
  • Saturated Fat:5 g
  • Carbohydrates:1 g
  • Fiber:0 g
  • Protein:35 g
  • Cholesterol:5 mg

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