Easy, quick and loaded with Asian-inspired flavour, this Air Fryer Salmon in Coconut Milk with Lentils is highly nutritious, ready in 20 minutes and is naturally dairy-free!
Craving a delicious, comforting and nutritious meal that comes together quick and easily? Look no further, this air fryer salmon in coconut milk with lentils and veggies has it all.
Loaded with flavour, highly nutritious, and super quick to make, it's the perfect meal for a quick lunch or dinner option!
*This post is sponsored by Tefal. All opinions are my own.*
Asian-inspired Air Fryer Salmon Ingredients
This air fryer salmon in coconut milk brings together some popular Asian ingredients, for a nutritious Asian-inspired dish with a modern twist.
This dish is also naturally dairy-free and can be easily made gluten-free by substituting soy sauce with tamari sauce.
It's incredibly easy to make and requires just 9 ingredients:
- salmon fillets
- green lentils
- coconut milk
- avocado
- cucumber
- soy sauce (or tamari sauce)
- lemon
- ginger
- fresh herbs
The beauty of this recipe is that is incredibly easy to customize to your taste.
Not a fan of cucumber and avocado? Substitute with other veggies! Love a nice spicy note? Add some chilli flakes!
I deliberately decided to keep this recipe as simple as possible.
I topped my salmon with optional toasted sesame seeds and chopped coriander, but you can totally add different spices and herbs to give them a little kick.
Here are some of my favourite add-ons:
Fresh herbs: Thai basil, parsley, chervil, chives.
Spices: chilli flakes, sumac, harissa.
How To Make Air Fryer Salmon
The first time I tried this recipe I was totally amazed, and I still continue to be, many salmons later.
I never thought of poaching salmon in coconut milk, let alone in an air fryer!
I made this air fryer salmon in my new Tefal ActiFry Genius XL. I’ve always wanted to get one, so I was super excited when Tefal contacted me asking to recreate one of their recipes.
I was challenged to take part in the ActiFry Genius spin class and swap pedals for paddles to eat healthy.
I spun the ‘Gear of goodness’ to help me decide which recipe to create based on the levels of ‘wow factor’. Mine landed on number 1, which is ‘healthy but hearty well-known dishes".
The result? Unbelievably good, and shockingly quick!
The salmon cooks in the Tefal ActiFry for just 7 minutes, and comes out perfectly done, with bright pink meat and tender, flaky texture.
The coconut milk gives a sweet delicate note, and it allows you to skip adding oil completely.
Adding soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger gives you an aromatic concoction bursting with flavour.
For extra flavour, save up the broth you cooked the salmon in, and drizzle it all over your salmon, lentils and veggies. I promise, you'll love this dish even more!
Tefal ActiFry Genius XL
There are lots of good reasons to fall in love with the new Tefal ActiFry genius XL:
One-Pot-Perfect - Simply add all your ingredients in at the same time, and let the ‘1-meal-in-1-go’ settings do the work for you.
9 Automatic Cooking Settings - The Actifry adjusts automatically the stirring, cooking and temperature control settings, helping you achieve perfectly even, delicious meals. From fries to stir-fries, curries and even desserts!
Healthy Cooking - Cook your favourite fried food with 99% less added fat.*
Family Friendly - A capacity of up to 1.7kg* feeds up to 8 people! No more meals for one, there’s enough for all the family!
ActiFry & ActiProgramme App
One of the features I love the most about my ActiFry is the cool app you can download for your smartphone.
Tefal has recently launched a new feature called ActiProgramme, which is designed to help everyone stay fit and active and eat well.
Check out the video below for more info!
https://youtu.be/Aijij6__h-o
More Salmon Recipes You'll Love:
- Crustless Quiche With Salmon and Spinach
- Thai Sweet Chili Salmon Soba Noodles
- Baked Arancini with Salmon & Peas
- Easy Salmon Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!
Recipe
Air Fryer Salmon in Coconut Milk with Lentils (Dairy-free)
Ingredients
- 300 g green lentils
- 6 salmon fillets, cut into large cubes
- 350 ml light coconut milk
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce, or tamari sauce
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 slice fresh ginger
- 3 avocados
- 1 cucumber
- 4 tablespoon fresh herbs of choice (coriander, chives, chervil), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the green lentils in a pot of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes, then drain, season to taste and set aside.
- In the meantime, place the salmon, coconut milk, soy sauce, lemon juice and ginger into the container of the ActiFry. Close the lid, and set the ActiFry to mode: 8 - world food, for 7 minutes.
- Whilst the salmon cooks, cut the flesh of the avocados into cubes, and cut the cucumber into cubes.
- Divide the lentils, avocado and cucumber equally among 6 bowls or shallow plates. Add the salmon, sprinkle with fresh herbs and optional sesame seeds. Season to taste and serve.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Leave a Reply