Air Fryer Lemon-Herb Salmon with Garlic Rice and Roasted Asparagus

Name: Air Fryer Lemon-Herb Salmon with Garlic Rice and Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound salmon fillets (skin on or off); 1.5 pound fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed); 1 lemon (half zested and juiced, half sliced for garnish); 4 clove garlic (minced); 4 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1.75 cup jasmine rice (uncooked); 3.5 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Flaky salmon fillets infused with bright lemon and savory herbs, air-fried to perfection alongside crisp asparagus, served with fragrant garlic jasmine rice.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $7.78/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound salmon fillets (skin on or off)
1.5 pound fresh asparagus (tough ends trimmed)
1 lemon (half zested and juiced, half sliced for garnish)
4 clove garlic (minced)
4 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1.75 cup jasmine rice (uncooked)
3.5 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the jasmine rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 3/4 cups jasmine rice, 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, and 1 minced garlic clove. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Prepare the salmon: While rice cooks, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the zest and juice of half the lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over the salmon fillets.
Prepare the asparagus: In a separate bowl, toss the 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
Air fry the salmon and asparagus: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for 3-5 minutes. Place the salmon fillets and asparagus in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping the asparagus halfway through, until the salmon is cooked through and flaky, and the asparagus is tender-crisp.
Serve: Fluff the garlic rice with a fork. Serve the salmon and asparagus alongside the rice. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 745
Protein: 42.2 g
Carbohydrates: 61.8 g
Fat: 33 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Sodium: 540 mg
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sugar: 2 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg