This heart healthy maple-crusted salmon is air fried for a salmon that is flaky and juicy with sweet and smoky spices. Served with spinach, walnuts and brown rice, this meal is chock full of omega-3 fatty acids to support cardiovascular health.
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Is Salmon good for heart health?
Yes! Salmon is one of the healthiest foods out there. It contains omega 3 fatty acids which help lower cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation. It also contains vitamin D, B12, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate, pantothenic acid, and magnesium.
Maple Crusted Air Fryer Salmon Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Salmon sliced into 4 filets
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups spinach
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. Salmon sliced into 4 filets
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 cups spinach
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups brown rice cooked
Instructions
- Stir together coconut sugar, smoked paprika, garlic and salt in a small bowl.
- Blot salmon with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Rub seasoning on fresh side and place in basket of air fryer.
- Air fry at 400F for 7 minutes.
- In the meantime, heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add half of the spinach and sauté for 3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Add walnuts and remaining spinach. Sauté 2 minutes longer.
- Drizzle maple syrup over salmon and air fry for 2-3 minutes longer.
- Divide salmon between 4 large compartments of white MPOF containers.
- Divide spinach between small compartments and brown rice between the remaining small compartments.
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