Pistachio-crusted salmon

Salmon, lemon, honey and pistachios = flavour magic! This air fryer recipe gives you a high-protein, low-sodium meal that feels fancy but is super easy. Add a side of brown rice or couscous for a wholesome plate.

This is an edited extract from Budget-Friendly – Air Fryer Cookbook by Elodie Colombel. Published by Murdoch Books. RRP$14.99

Serves: 2

Time to make: 26 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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2 salmon portions (about 110g each)
1 teaspoon honey
1 lemon, juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
40g pistachios, finely chopped
salt and black pepper

Instructions

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1 Pat the salmon portions dry using paper towels and place them in the air fryer basket. Bake for 6 minutes at 190°C.

2 In a bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder and chopped pistachios. Season with salt and pepper.

3 Once the salmon is cooked, spread the mixture on top of the portions and cook for a further 5 minutes in the air fryer.

HFG tip

Include a serving of wholegrain couscous or brown rice and plenty of vegetables, to create a well-rounded and nutritious meal.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 395 cal

Kilojoules 1650 kJ

Protein 27 g

Total fat 26.5 g

Saturated fat 5.3 g

Carbohydrates 8.3 g

Sugar 4.5 g

Dietary fibre 2.3 g

Sodium 37 mg

Calcium 75 mg

Iron 1.2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.