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Quick Air Fryer Salmon Almondine with Lemon Butter Sauce

Create perfectly cooked salmon topped with toasted almonds and lemon butter sauce in just 20 minutes using your air fryer. An elegant yet simple weeknight dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Air Fryer Salmon, Salmon Almondine
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 247kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces salmon or 1 pound slab
  • 2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions optional

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees.
  • Pat dry your salmon and season it with lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Place the salmon in the air fryer, making sure to not overcrowd it.
  • Cook for 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Do not flip the salmon at the halfway point.
  • While the fish is cooking, place the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add in the almonds and allow them to cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the salmon from the air fryer and drizzle with the lemon juice.
  • Sprinkle the browned almonds and green onions on top and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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