Dinner
Salmon Energy Bowl
Air fryer salmon bites over brown rice with asparagus and avocado. We eat this one for lunch and dinner. No air fryer? You can sear it in a skillet or bake it on a sheet pan.
25 minMakes 1 serving
- 40g
- Protein
- 725
- Calories
- 34g
- Carbs
- 48g
- Fat
per serving
- High protein
- Air fryer
Ingredients
Salmon
Bowl
Method
- 1
Heat the air fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- 2
Season
Cube the salmon, coat it with the olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- 3
Air fry
Air fry 7 to 9 minutes, depending on how thick the salmon is. Check it with a fork and give it another 1 or 2 minutes if it needs it. Times vary between air fryers.
- 4
Rice and asparagus
While the salmon cooks, make the rice. Cook the asparagus in a pan over medium-high with a little olive oil, salt and pepper until fork tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Build the bowl
Add the rice, asparagus, salmon and avocado to a bowl, with a squeeze of lemon if you like, and enjoy!
Swaps. No air fryer? Sear the seasoned fillet skin side up in a hot nonstick skillet with olive oil until golden, about 4 minutes, then flip, turn it to medium and cook to your liking. Or cube it and bake at 400°F on the top rack 10 to 12 minutes.
Macros per serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central and product labels. Salt and spices aren't counted. Counts farmed Atlantic salmon and the tablespoon of oil for the salmon. A little extra oil for the asparagus isn't counted.