Air Fried Salmon with Pomegranate Salsa
Pomegranates are such a beautiful and delicious fall fruit. I tend to forget how much I love them. This salsa recipe was inspired by my dad. He made a similar salsa served on shrimp while he was the Executive Chef at the Arizona Inn the year I was born. I admire how my dad thinks outside the box when it comes to flavors. I have included instructions to cook your salmon in the oven or in an air fryer. I prefer the air fryer method if you have one! I hope you enjoy.
Ingredients:
~1 lb salmon or 3-4 filets
Drizzle of olive oil for cooking
Pinch of salt and pepper for salmon
1 cup pomegranate seeds or fruit from 1 pomegranate
1 small orange or tangerine, peeled and cut into small pieces
1/4 red onion, minced
1 green onion (both whites and green), minced
~2 Tbs cilantro, chopped
1 jalapeño, seeds removed, minced
1 lime, juiced
kosher salt to taste
Instructions:
Brush both sides of the salmon with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
Place salmon in a preheated air fryer. Cook for about 9 minutes. (or you can bake in a 400 degree oven for about 11 minutes).
Check that the salmon is flaky or the internal temperature has reached 140 degrees. Cooking time will vary based on the size of the filets.
While salmon is cooking, in a medium bowl mix pomegranate fruit, orange, red onion, green onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice and kosher salt. Put in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Serve salsa on the side or on top of the salmon. Enjoy!
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