Air Fryer Ginger Tamari Salmon with Crispy Vegetables
Crispy air-fried salmon fillet served over fluffy rice with crunchy air-fried broccoli, mushrooms, and baby corn. Tossed in a zesty, punchy ginger, garlic, and tamari glaze.
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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A portion that works for you
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Make the next few hours easier
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Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep ahead: Cook a larger batch of rice early in the week so you can simply reheat it while the salmon and vegetables air-fry in under 10 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Measure 0.5 cup (90g) of dry jasmine or basmati rice into a small saucepan with 1 cup (240ml) of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer undisturbed for 12 minutes until cooked and fluffy.
Look for: cooked and fluffy
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Chop 1 cup (70g) of broccoli into…
While the air fryer preheats, chop 1 cup (70g) of broccoli into small florets, halve 0.5 cup (35g) of chestnut mushrooms, and trim 0.25 cup (30g) of baby corn.
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Whisk together 1 tbsp (15ml) tamari
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp (15ml) tamari, 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice, 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove to form the punchy glaze.
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Place the 150g salmon fillet in the…
Place the 150g salmon fillet in the center of the air fryer basket and arrange the prepared broccoli, mushrooms, and baby corn around it in a single layer. Spoon half of the ginger-tamari glaze evenly over the salmon and vegetables.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8…
Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the broccoli edges are crispy and charred.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the broccoli edges are crispy and charred
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Fluff the cooked rice with a fork…
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and spoon it into a warm serving bowl. Top with the air-fried salmon and vegetables, then drizzle with the remaining ginger-tamari glaze before serving.
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