Description
Looking for a healthy, quick dinner? Try this Easy Air Fryer Salmon with Broccoli! Tender salmon fillets marinated in a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce, paired with perfectly cooked broccoli. Ready in just 20 minutes, this meal is nutritious, full of flavor, and perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds salmon fillet
- 1 bunch broccoli florets, trimmed
- 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place them on a shallow plate.
- Make the Marinade: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, melted butter, grated garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Pour half of the marinade over the salmon fillets and massage it into the fish. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Salmon and Broccoli: Once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the salmon fillets and broccoli florets in the air fryer basket. Season the broccoli with the remaining marinade or simply with salt and pepper if preferred.
- Air Fry: Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork. The broccoli should be tender with crispy tips.
- Serve: Serve the salmon and broccoli immediately, with any remaining marinade on the side for extra flavor, if desired.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like Brussels sprouts or green beans to the air fryer for variety.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute the butter with olive oil or another cooking oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
