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Bold Szechuan-spiced salmon bites are air-fried to crispy perfection and coated in a sweet-savory soy marmalade glaze. Paired with garlicky green beans, this dish delivers a vibrant, flavor-packed meal perfect for an easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Wild Alaska Salmon fillets, skin removed
  • 2 tsp Szechuan Spice Mix
    • Ingredients for Szechuan Spice Mix
      • 3 Tbsp Szechuan Peppercorns
      • 1 1/2 tsp five-spice powder
      • 1 tsp garlic powder
      • 1 tsp ground ginger
      • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 /4 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce, divided
  • 3 Tbsp Orange Marmalade, divided
  • 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 tsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 lb trimmed Green Beans
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds

Directions

  • Step 1: Prepare Szechuan Spice Mix
    • Toast the peppercorns, stirring often, in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
    • Cool for 5 minutes.
    • Add peppercorns to a spice grinder with remaining ingredients and pulse until finely ground.
    • Store in an airtight container up to 2 months.
  • Step 2 Season & Air Fry Salmon
    • Preheat an air fryer to 400F.
    • Cut salmon into 1-inch chunks, placing in a large bowl.
    • Sprinkle salmon with Szechuan Spice Mi, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper tossing well to coat evenly.
    • Add 1 Tbsp each of soy sauce, marmalade, sesame oil, and toss again until well combined. Marinate, if desired, for up to 30 minutes.
    • Place salmon chunks on a lightly greased air fryer basket in a single layer.
    • Air fry flipping halfway, until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. (Air fry in batches if needed for smaller air fryers.)
  • Step 3 Prep Soy Marmalade Sauce
    • Heat remaining soy sauce, marmalade, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Remove salmon chunks and toss gently with soy marmalade sauce. Cover to keep warm.
  • Step 4: Air Fry Green Beans
    • While salmon is cooking toss green beans with garlic and avocado oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Add green beans to the air fryer and cook at 400F until tender and lightly golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Step 5: Serve
    • Divide green beans onto 4 dinner plates. Top with salmon and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve with rice as an option.