Air Fryer Ginger Lime Salmon and Mushroom Rice Bowl
Flaky air-fried salmon fillet glazed with ginger, garlic, tamari, and zesty lime, served over warm jasmine rice with sweet red baby peppers, chestnut mushrooms, and baby sweetcorn.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 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.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Meal Prep: Pre-cook jasmine rice ahead of time or use convenient microwave rice pouches for a faster post-workout assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)…
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Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C)…
Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Whisk together the tamari
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, lime juice, finely grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil until fully combined.
Look for: fully combined
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Wipe 150g salmon fillet dry with paper…
Wipe 150g salmon fillet dry with paper towels and place it on one side of the air fryer basket lined with parchment paper. Spoon half of the ginger-lime glaze evenly over the top.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Halve 2 red baby peppers
Halve 2 red baby peppers, slice 4 chestnut mushrooms into halves, trim 3 baby sweetcorn, and leave 4 cherry tomatoes whole. Toss the vegetables lightly in 0.5 tsp of sesame oil or cooking spray, then arrange them in a single layer on the other side of the air fryer basket.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8…
Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the vegetables are tender with slightly crisp edges.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), and the vegetables are tender with slightly crisp edges
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Heat 0.5 cup of cooked jasmine rice in a microwave for 45 seconds until steaming hot.
Look for: steaming hot
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Scoop the warm rice into a serving…
Scoop the warm rice into a serving bowl, arrange the air-fried salmon and tender vegetables on top, and drizzle with the remaining ginger-lime glaze before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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