Stuffed Salmon in Air Fryer (10 Mins) Recipe
This quick and flavorful Stuffed Salmon recipe uses fresh salmon fillets filled with a creamy ricotta and harissa-spiced spinach mixture. Cooked in the air fryer, it delivers tender, perfectly cooked salmon with a spicy, cheesy filling in just 10 minutes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served alongside pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 2 (260g each) salmon fillets
Filling
- 4 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 100g frozen spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Olive oil or cooking oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Defrost the frozen spinach in the microwave and squeeze out any excess water. In a bowl, combine the drained spinach with ricotta cheese, harissa paste, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well blended.
- Slice the Salmon: Lay the salmon fillets flesh side up on a cutting board. Carefully make a vertical slit lengthwise down the center of each fillet, cutting down to but not through the skin, creating a pocket for the filling.
- Stuff the Salmon: Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the ricotta-spinach mixture into each salmon pocket, pressing gently to fill the cavity evenly. Place the stuffed salmon fillets onto a sheet of tinned foil and drizzle with a little oil to keep moist during cooking.
- Air Fry the Salmon: Place the foil with the stuffed salmon into the air fryer basket. Cook at 370°F (190°C) for 10 minutes. Note that air fryer models vary; cooking time may need slight adjustment. Check for the salmon being opaque and flaky.
- Serve: Remove the salmon carefully from the air fryer once cooked. Serve immediately with your choice of sides such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- If your spinach is very watery after defrosting, squeeze it thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
- Harissa paste can be adjusted to your spice preference; start with less if sensitive to heat.
- Check salmon thickness to adjust cooking time if needed, thicker fillets may require a few more minutes.
- Use fresh salmon for best flavor, but make sure it is fully thawed before preparing.
- Leftover filling makes a great spread on toast or as a dip.
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