Description
Succulent and flavorful, this dish combines the zesty notes of lemon and the aromatic punch of garlic with tender salmon, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the salmon fillets in the marinade and let sit for 15-30 minutes for best results.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and place the marinated salmon fillets in the basket without overcrowding.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and has a golden color, then serve with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate for the full 30 minutes. Use parchment paper in the air fryer for easy cleanup.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg