Air Fryer Chilli Ginger Salmon and Prawn Salad
Crisp air-fried chilli-ginger salmon and succulent thawed prawns served over a crunchy, vibrant bed of spinach, baby peppers, carrots, and sweet baby corn, topped with a zesty lemon-mustard dressing and toasted seeds.
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.
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
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Colander · Whisk
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot…
- 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 the Air Fryer
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Preheat the Air Fryer
Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 390°F (200°C) to ensure it is hot and ready.
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Season the Salmon
Season the Salmon: Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on a plate. Spread the chilli-ginger paste evenly over the top of the flesh.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cook the Salmon
Cook the Salmon: Place the seasoned salmon fillet in the air fryer basket. Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the top is beautifully caramelized and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the top is beautifully caramelized and the flesh flakes easily with a fork
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Assemble the Salad Base
Assemble the Salad Base: In a large travel-friendly bowl, arrange the fresh baby spinach, sliced sweet baby peppers, carrot ribbons, and baby sweetcorn.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Dress the Salad
Dress the Salad: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until smooth and emulsified. Drizzle this dressing evenly over the salad base.
Look for: smooth and emulsified
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Add the Proteins
Add the Proteins: Arrange the thawed, cooked prawns and the warm air-fried salmon fillet (skin removed if preferred) directly on top of the dressed salad base.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish and Serve
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the protein seed mix over the entire salad just before serving or packing away for your journey.
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