Lemon Pepper Salmon with Pesto Rice

Ingredients

Glaze

• 1/2 of 1 lemon (juice)
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 clove garlic chopped
• 1 tbsp honey
• Pinch of salt

Pesto rice

• 1 clove garlic - chopped
• 1 tsp butter
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp parmesan
• 3 tbsp pesto
• 1.5-2 cups cooked rice
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 8-10 Asparagus spears
• Garnish w/ lemon zest and chili flakes

Salmon

• 1 Salmon filet cut into cubes
• Spices: Paprika, Black pepper, Garlic powder

Directions

Lemon Pepper Salmon

1. Cut salmon into cubes and toss in a little oil.
2. Add in spices.
3. Air fry salmon at 400 for 8 minutes.

Pesto Rice & Assembly

1. Sauté garlic in a little oil.
2. Add in heavy cream, salt, pepper and parmesan and stir on low heat until creamy.
3. Add in pesto until combined.
4. Add in asparagus.
5. Cook for a few minutes and then add in your cooked rice and stir.
6. Top with the lemon pepper salmon.
7. I added a little bit more lemon zest and some chili flakes on top.