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Air Fryer Salmon and Cherry Tomato Boats

Salmon and juicy cherry tomatoes cook together in neat parchment boats with capers, herbs and a bright balsamic lemon sauce. The parcels hold every delicious drop, giving you a colourful, healthy-looking dinner that is easy enough for any weeknight.

Salmon and juicy cherry tomatoes cook together in neat parchment boats with capers, herbs and a bright balsamic lemon sauce. The parcels hold every delicious drop, giving you a colourful, healthy-looking dinner that is easy enough for any weeknight.

What you'll need.

For the salmon

  • 600 g salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the tomatoes

  • 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • A small handful of basil, sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to make it.

  1. Mix 2 tablespoons olive oil with the balsamic sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  2. Coat the salmon pieces with half of the sauce.
  3. Toss the cherry tomatoes with capers, basil, green onions, 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt and pepper.
  4. Shape four sturdy boats from baking parchment, then divide the tomatoes and salmon among them and spoon over the remaining sauce.
  5. Air fry at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily and the tomatoes are juicy.

My tips.

Fold the parchment edges high enough to hold the juices while leaving the tops open for gentle browning. For a variation, replace the cherry tomatoes with sliced zucchini and add a few olives.

Good to know.

Can I assemble the boats ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate them for up to 4 hours, then cook them directly from chilled.

Can I use frozen salmon?
Thaw it fully and pat it dry before adding the sauce so the parcels do not become watery.

What should I serve with the salmon?
Rice, couscous, or steamed asparagus will soak up the savoury juices beautifully.

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · Total 35 min · Serves 4

Nutrition.

~430 kcal · Protein 34 g · Fat 28 g · Carbs 11 g (approximate, calculated automatically)

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