Air Fryer Smoked Haddock and Stuffed Portobello Skillet
Flaky smoked haddock paired with a mozzarella-and-tomato stuffed portobello mushroom, air-roasted courgette, and a crisp side salad. Ready in just 15 minutes for a fast, nutrient-dense meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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.
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
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.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
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 390°F (200°C).
- 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).
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Lightly coat the portobello mushroom cap
Lightly coat the portobello mushroom cap, sliced courgette, and sliced bell pepper with olive oil.
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Stuff the mushroom cap with fresh spinach
Stuff the mushroom cap with fresh spinach, half of the cherry tomatoes, and top with mozzarella cheese.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the smoked haddock fillet
Place the smoked haddock fillet, stuffed portobello mushroom, courgette, and bell pepper into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
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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 haddock flakes easily with a fork, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges.
Look for: the haddock flakes easily with a fork, the cheese is melted and bubbling, and the vegetables are tender with lightly browned edges
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Chop the romaine lettuce
While the hot food cooks, chop the romaine lettuce, cucumber, and remaining cherry tomatoes, then toss together in a small side bowl.
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Transfer the hot smoked haddock
Transfer the hot smoked haddock, stuffed mushroom, and roasted vegetables to a plate alongside the crisp salad and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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