Lazy and cheat meal for one

Today the sun is up, warm, and a lovely day. I took a walk to a nearby fish and chips shop. I don’t like deep-fried food because of the oil splatters and waste, so I only buy it occasionally. I bought two ready-cooked calamari with tartare sauce to go with my leftover spinach and one more piece of salmon. I brought out my air fryer again to bake my salmon.

Google: “Eating salmon has many health benefits, such as promoting heart health. Due to its omega-3 fatty acids and potassium, salmon can reduce artery inflammation, lower cholesterol levels, maintain blood pressure, prevent excess fluid retention, and reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, abnormal heartbeat, high blood pressure, and high triglycerides.”

“Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for scalp and skin health, as well as for promoting bone health. These nutrients support scalp health, give hair shine, and help prevent dry scalp and dull hair. Additionally, salmon is an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium, which are crucial for maintaining healthy bones.”

“Calamari is Rich in Protein-In a simple 3 ounce serving of calamari, you can find 13 grams of protein. Protein is especially helpful for building muscle and helping your body to sustain energy. If your diet lacks protein based foods, calamari could be a good one to add to the mix! Spinach is low in carbs but high in insoluble fiber. This type of fiber may benefit your digestion. Spinach is an extremely nutrient-rich vegetable. It packs high amounts of carotenoids, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, iron, and calcium. Spinach include improving blood glucose control in people with diabetes, lowering the risk of cancer, and improving bone health.”

My lunch is simple, spicy, healthy, colourful and delicious. Let’s air fryer salmon and heat up calamari!!!!

Ingredients

2 calamari, bought with tartare sauce
1 small salmon piece
2 Tsp garlic powder
salt
black pepper
cayenne powder
spinach
chili sauce
oil
spray oil

Method

Preheat your air fryer at 5 minutes to 200 degrees. Line a square shallow tray with foil that can fit into the air fryer cup. Next, wash and pat the salmon piece dry with paper towels. Then, shake some black pepper, salt, cayenne powder, and add garlic powder into a shallow plate with oil. Mix well, using a brush, and brush all over the salmon piece. Transfer to the prepared tray, placing skin side up. Shake some more salt and black pepper on the skin.

Bring out the big cup of the air fryer, after time up. Place the salmon on tray into the cup of air fryer, place the cup back into the machine. The same temperature and cook salmon for 10-12 minutes until the skin and salmon flesh is cooked pink. 

In the last 3-5 minutes cooking time, stop the air fryer bring out the and add the calamari to the salmon tray, lightly spray oil. Then put back cup and continue to cook salmon and reheat calamari. When done, bring out the cup of air fryer, remove the tray with food clipper as its very hot. Season with additional salt and pepper as needed. Then transfer the salmon, calamari to plate, spoon the tartare sauce onto plate next to salmon. Place spinach next to it, followed by the heated calamari. Squeeze some chili sauce over spinach and calamari. Enjoy with a cold beer in the backyard with sunshine!!!

https://helenscchin.com/2024/10/13/air-fryer-cayenne-salmon-bought-calamari-spinach-with-chili-sauce-and-tartare-sauce/

For my Air fryer cayenne salmon bought calamari and chips with tartare sauce: https://helenscchin.com/2024/10/05/air-fryer-cayenne-salmon-bought-calamari-and-chips-with-tartare-sauce/

For my Air fryer cayenne salmon Mediterranean style broccolini and salad:
https://helenscchin.com/2024/09/14/air-fryer-cayenne-salmon-mediterranean-style-broccolini-and-salad/

Recipe for my Air fryer Mediterranean style broccolini: https://helenscchin.com/2024/09/09/air-fryer-mediterranean-style-broccolini/

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