Gochujang Glazed Salmon with Air-Fried Vegetables
Flaky air-fried salmon coated in a sweet and mild gochujang glaze, served alongside roasted mushrooms, baby corn, and cherry tomatoes over whole grain 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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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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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Instructions
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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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In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 tsp gochujang, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp tamari, and 0.5 tsp sesame oil until smooth to create the glaze.
Look for: smooth to create the glaze
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Brush half of the glaze evenly over…
Brush half of the glaze evenly over the top and sides of 150g salmon fillet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Trim 50g chestnut mushroom halves
Trim 50g chestnut mushroom halves, 50g baby corn, and 50g cherry tomato. Place them in a bowl, toss with 0.5 tsp sesame oil, and place into one side of the air fryer basket.
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Place the glazed salmon fillet into the…
Place the glazed salmon fillet into the other side of the air fryer basket.
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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 vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges
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Heat 125g Veetee whole grain rice in…
While cooking, heat 125g Veetee whole grain rice in the microwave according to package directions, about 60 seconds, until piping hot.
Look for: piping hot
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Spoon the warm rice into a serving…
Spoon the warm rice into a serving bowl. Top with the air-fried salmon and roasted vegetables.
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Drizzle the remaining glaze over the top…
Drizzle the remaining glaze over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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