5 from 12 votes
Air Fryer Salmon in Coconut Milk with Lentils (Dairy-free)
This dish includes tender salmon cubes cooked in coconut milk alongside green lentils, enhanced with soy sauce, lemon juice, and fresh ginger. Served with fresh avocado, cucumber, and herbs, it balances creamy, savory, and fresh elements. The salmon cooks in an air fryer style appliance, maintaining moisture within a dairy-free preparation. The lentils provide a hearty, earthy base, making this meal nourishing and visually appealing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
641 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 300 g green lentils
- 6 salmon cut into large cubes, fillets
- 350 ml coconut milk light
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 lice ginger fresh
- 3 avocado
- 1 cucumber
- 4 tablespoon fresh herbs finely chopped, choice of coriander, chives, chervil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional, toasted
- salt to taste, sea salt
- black pepper to taste, sea salt
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.
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Notes
- The recipe serves six and can be adjusted by altering salmon and lentil amounts accordingly.
- Use a light coconut milk to keep the sauce delicate and avoid overpowering the salmon flavor.
- Cook lentils separately to prevent over-softening during salmon cooking.
- Fresh herbs and toasted sesame seeds add fresh and crunchy accents; omit if unavailable.
- If you lack an ActiFry or similar air fryer appliance, gently poach salmon in a covered pan with coconut milk mixture on the stove as a substitute.
Nutrition Information
Calories
641kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
50g
(100%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
637mg
(27%)
Potassium
1893mg
(40%)
Fiber
22g
(88%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
270IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 50g | 100% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1893mg | 40% |
| Fiber | 22g | 88% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.