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Frozen Salmon & Parmesan Asparagus
Recipe by Ninja Test Kitchen
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- 2 tablespoons Montreal steak Seasoning
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 4 (6 ounce) uncooked frozen salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed
- Kosher salt, as desired
- Ground black pepper, as desired
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
Utensils
- Small Bowl
- Large Bowl
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Step 1
In a small bowl, mix together steak seasoning and brown sugar.
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Step 2
Rub tops of each salmon fillet with 1 teaspoon oil, then cover fillets generously with seasoning and sugar mixture. Set aside.
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Step 3
In a large bowl, toss asparagus with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper.
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Step 4
Install a crisper plate in both baskets. Place the fillets in the Zone 1 basket, skin side down, then insert basket in unit. Place the asparagus in the Zone 2 basket, then insert basket in unit.
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Step 5
Select Zone 1, select BROIL, and set time to 22 minutes. Select Zone 2, select AIRFRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 17 minutes. Select SMART FINISH. Press center of dial to begin cooking.
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Step 6
When the Zone 2 time reaches 7 minutes, remove basket from unit and toss asparagus. Reinsert basket to continue cooking.
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Step 7
When Zone 2 time reaches 2 minutes, remove basket from unit, sprinkle half the Parmesan cheese over the asparagus, and give the basket a light toss. Reinsert basket to continue cooking.
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Step 8
When cooking is complete, transfer fillets and asparagus to serving plate. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the asparagus and serve.
