Air Fryer Chilli Ginger Teriyaki Salmon
Crispy air-fried salmon glazed in a quick ginger-tamari teriyaki sauce, served with snap-crisp baby corn and bell peppers over fluffy jasmine rice.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 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.
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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
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.
Notice: comfort + portion
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Storage: Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat the rice thoroughly until steaming before eating.
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Next: Prepare the Salmon
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Prepare the Salmon
Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillet dry with a paper towel. Rub the flesh side evenly with the chilli paste and ginger paste.
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Make the Glaze
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari and maple syrup until combined to form a simple gluten-free teriyaki glaze.
Look for: combined to form a simple gluten-free teriyaki glaze
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Cook the Vegetables
Cook the Vegetables: Toss the halved baby corn and sliced bell pepper in a medium bowl with the sesame oil until lightly coated. Place them in one side of the air fryer basket.
Look for: lightly coated
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Air Fry the Salmon & Veg
Air Fry the Salmon & Veg: Place the seasoned salmon fillet skin-side down on the other side of the air fryer basket. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are snap-crisp with slightly browned edges.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are snap-crisp with slightly browned edges
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Glaze the Salmon
Glaze the Salmon: During the last 2 minutes of air frying, carefully brush the tamari-maple glaze over the top of the salmon fillet and let it caramelize.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Assemble the Bowl
Assemble the Bowl: Place the hot steamed jasmine rice in a shallow serving bowl. Arrange the air-fried teriyaki salmon and the crunchy baby corn and bell peppers alongside it. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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