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Air Fryer Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Air Fryer Pistachio Crusted Salmon

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Air Fryer Pistachio Crusted Salmon is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. The salmon is coated in a light Pistachio crust and then cooked in the air fryer until crispy. The result is a delicious and healthy meal that the whole family will love. And best of all, it's ready in just minutes!

Ingredients 

  • 4 6 ounce salmon fillets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 medium cucumber
  • 1/2 medium red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives, diced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil with 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Add the mustard, honey, and garlic and whisk to combine. Brush each fillet with the honey-mustard mixture until coated.
  • Add chopped pistachios and ground cardamom to a small bowl and stir to combine. Evenly divide the pistachio mixture among the salmon fillets, gently pressing the mixture into each fillet to ensure it adheres
  • Place the cherry tomatoes in a medium bowl and drizzle with one tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Arr
  • Add the salmon to a preheated 400 degrees F air fryer, and season with salt, and black pepper.
  • Arrange the seasoned tomatoes around the salmon fillets, cook until the salmon is flakey and the cherry tomatoes are blistered approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the mixed salad leaves, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives in a large bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. Set aside
  • Once baking time is complete, remove salmon and tomatoes from the air fryer. Then immediately with the fresh salad on the side. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 759mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1397IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 2mg