15-Minute Chili Spiced Salmon with Garlic Spinach
Crispy air-fried salmon spiced with chili flakes and cumin, served alongside warm garlic-sautéed spinach and microwaved brown rice. A fast, flavorful dinner loaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3s.
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
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A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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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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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.
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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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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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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) for…
Preheat your air-fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
Allow: 3 minutes
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Mix olive oil
In a small dish, mix olive oil, chili flakes, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Rub the spice mixture evenly over the…
Rub the spice mixture evenly over the top and sides of the salmon fillet.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Place the salmon skin-side down in the…
Place the salmon skin-side down in the air-fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is browned and the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the top is browned and the salmon flakes easily with a fork
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Place a skillet over medium heat
While the salmon cooks, place a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic clove and baby spinach, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted
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Heat the pre-cooked brown rice in the…
Heat the pre-cooked brown rice in the microwave for 60 seconds until steaming.
Look for: steaming
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Plate the rice alongside the garlic spinach…
Plate the rice alongside the garlic spinach and top with the hot chili-spiced salmon. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish and spinach right before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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