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Maple Crusted Salmon Hand

Heart Healthy Maple Crusted Air Fryer Salmon

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.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Salmon
Servings: 4 meals
Calories: 637kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

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.
    Maple Crusted Salmon Process
  • 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.
    Maple Crusted Salmon Multi Container
  • Divide spinach between small compartments and brown rice between the remaining small compartments.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 545mg | Potassium: 1214mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5919IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 5mg
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