Quick Airfryer Salmon with Cream Herb Sauce recipe

Quick Airfryer Salmon with Cream Herb Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
20min

This flavorful salmon recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal, ready in just 20 minutes (including prep and cooking)!

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 salmon fillet with sauce)

For the Salmon Marinade

  • Smoked paprika
  • Herb mustard seasoning
  • Dried fireball peppers (or preferred chili mix)
  • Salt

For the Cream Herb Sauce

  • Heavy cream
  • 1tsp
    Butter
  • 1piece
    Handful of finely chopped coriander
  • 1piece
    Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)
  • Fresh dill (for garnish)

How to make Quick Airfryer Salmon with Cream Herb Sauce

Marinate the Salmon

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub generously with smoked paprika, herb mustard seasoning, dried fireball peppers, and salt.

    Step 1.1: Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub generously with smoked paprika, herb mustard seasoning, dried fireball peppers, and salt
    Step 1.2: Pat the salmon fillets dry and rub generously with smoked paprika, herb mustard seasoning, dried fireball peppers, and salt
  2. Let the marinade sit while you prepare the sauce.

Airfry the Salmon

  1. Preheat the Airfryer to 200°C.

    Step 2.1: Preheat the Airfryer to 200°C
  2. Place the salmon fillets in the Airfryer basket and cook for 8 minutes. Adjust the time based on the thickness of the fillets, adding or reducing by 1-2 minutes as needed.

    Step 2.1: Place the salmon fillets in the Airfryer basket and cook for 8 minutes

Prepare the Cream Herb Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

  2. Stir in heavy cream and let it warm through (do not boil).

  3. Add chopped coriander, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

  4. Toss in cherry tomatoes, if using, and cook for a minute until softened.

    Step 3.1: Toss in cherry tomatoes, if using, and cook for a minute until softened

Serve

  1. Place the cooked salmon on a plate and spoon the cream herb sauce over it.

    Step 4.1: Place the cooked salmon on a plate and spoon the cream herb sauce over it
  2. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

  2. For an extra burst of flavor, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon right before serving.