Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Salmon with Lemon Parmesan Rice

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Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Salmon with Lemon Parmesan Rice is a flavorful dinner. We require very easily obtainable items to prepare this dish. It includes salmon fillets, olive oil, white rice, Cajun seasoning, butter, black pepper, heavy whipping cream, salt, parmesan cheese, lemon juice & water. They have cheese and cream, so use the vegan items instead of them, or don’t have this dish if you have a dairy allergy. Air Fryer Creamy Cajun Salmon with Lemon Parmesan Rice has an indulgent flavor and rich texture, perfect for a special occasion or weeknight dinner. We make this salmon in 40 minutes. Serve this dish with sautéed spinach, garden salad, or iced tea.

STATS:

  • Caloric count: 890 kcal
  • Preparation duration: 15 minutes
  • Cooking duration: 25 minutes
  • Overall duration: Forty minutes
  • Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with rice
  • Cuisine: American
  • Course: Main Course
  • Diet: High-Protein
  • Servings: 4

EQUIPMENT:

  • Cheese grater
  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowl
  • Air fryer
  • Citrus juicer

INGREDIENTS:

  • Four fillets of salmon
  • Two tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 3 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Half cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Two tbsp. lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SALMON FILLETS:

  • Use the salmon fillets to make this dish. It will provide a good texture and taste. Tis’s good to use the fresh one, but frozen varieties also work, but defrost them before use.

OLIVE OIL:

  • Olive oil is applied to the fish so the seasoning will stick nicely on the fillet. It will also keep the salmon juicy and add good fat content to this dish.

CAJUN SEASONINGS:

  • Use the Cajun seasoning to provide the real spicy and smoky flavor of this dish. You can add the quantity of this seasoning as you like.

WHITE RICE:

  • Use the long-grain white rice so it gets fluffy and separates nicely. They are ideal to pair with these kinds of dishes and wash them well to eliminate the starch.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

  • Parmesan cheese melts nicely in the rice and provides a nutty flavor. It is best to grate the Parmesan fresh for the best taste and results.

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARE THE SALMON:

  1. First, dry the salmon with tissue paper.
  2. Then apply the olive oil and rub nicely, and sprinkle the Cajun seasoning properly to coat them.
  3. Leave the fish for ten minutes; meanwhile, make the rice.

COOK THE RICE:

  1. Now boil 4 cups of water in the saucepan.
  2. Add the rice and cook as mentioned on the pack, and drain the additional water.
  3. Then include them back in the pan.

MAKE THE LEMON PARMESAN RICE:

  1. Include the butter in the rice and mix till it melts.
  2. Now include the heavy cream & cook on a slow setting for two to three minutes.
  3. Then add parmesan cheese to it and mix till it melts.
  4. Now, drizzle the lemon juice & sprinkle salt & black pepper.

AIR-FRY THE SALMON & SERVE:

  1. First, heat the air fryer at 200° C for three minutes.
  2. Then place the salmon fillets in the basket in one layer.
  3. Now air fry them for eight to ten minutes till they get flaky.
  4. Meanwhile, add the prepared rice to the serving plates.
  5. When the fish gets done, place each fillet over the plates.
  6. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top and top with lemon wedges and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Roasted Asparagus
  • Air Fryer Green Beans
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Sautéed Spinach

SALAD:

  • Caesar Salad
  • Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Arugula Lemon Salad

BREAD:

  • Garlic Bread
  • Crusty French Bread
  • Dinner Rolls
  • Parmesan Breadsticks

BEVERAGES:

  • Sparkling Lemon Water
  • Iced Tea
  • Lemonade
  • Citrus Mocktail

TIPS:

  • We have to cook the salmon in batches if the basket is small.
  • Grate the Parmesan cheese fresh to make the sauce smooth.
  • Leave the salmon for 2 minutes to rest, then serve.
  • Grate the lemon zest to add the strong aroma and taste.
  • Alter the quantity of the Cajun seasoning as you like.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Add the salmon and rice to the individual vessel and stock for 3 days.

FREEZER:

  • Cool the salmon and rice well, then add them to separate vessels and freeze for 2 months.

FAQs:

Will I utilize the brown rice to make this dish?

  • Yes, we can easily use the brown rice to make this dish, but they take long time to cook.

How to make the rice light?

  • Use half milk and half cream to make the rice light, though it doesn’t have a rich taste.

What other type of fish can I utilize to make this dish?

  • Use the cod, mahi mahi, or trout to prepare this dish.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 890 kcal

Protein: 46 g

Carbohydrates: 58 g

Net Carbs: 56 g

Fiber: 2 g

Fat: 52 g

Saturated Fat: 22 g

Sodium: 760 mg

Potassium: 920 mg

Calcium: 240 mg

Iron: 3.2 mg

Vitamin A: 210 mcg

Serving size: 1 salmon fillet with creamy rice (1 of 4 servings)