Double Tex-Mex Salmon & Charred Corn Slaw
with Garlic Oil & Smokey Aioli
- Fish
- Eggs
- May contain traces of allergens
- Crustaceans
- Fish
- Molluscs
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
Give juicy salmon some heat with our Mexican Fiesta spice blend and you have a flavourful protein for a fun and fresh meal. The charred corn and cucumber slaw is a wonderful addition to keep the carbs low but the crunch up!
Ingredients
2
Garlic
560 g
Salmon
(Contains: Fish May be present: Crustaceans, Fish, Molluscs)
1 packet
Slaw Mix
1 tin
Sweetcorn
1 sachet
Tex-Mex Spice Blend
(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)
1 packet
Smokey Aioli
(Contains: Eggs May be present: Milk)
1 packet
Coriander
1
Cucumber
1 packet
Mixed Salad Leaves
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Drain sweetcorn. • Roughly chop silverbeet. Trim and roughly chop pea pods. • Finely chop garlic. • Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook corn kernels until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. TIP: Cover the pan with a lid if the kernels are 'popping' out.
• Pat salmon dry with a paper towel and season both sides with Tex-Mex spice blend. • In a small bowl, combine garlic and a drizzle of olive oil. • Set air fryer to 200°C. Place salmon skin-side up into the air fryer basket, drizzle with olive oil and cook until just cooked through, 10-12 minutes. • In the last 2-3 minutes of cook time, drizzle over garlic oil and cook until browned and fragrant. TIP: No air fryer? Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. When oil is hot, cook salmon, skin-side down first, until just cooked through, 2-4 minutes each side. In the last minute, add garlic and Tex-Mex seasoning and cook until fragrant, gently turning salmon to coat. TIP: Cook salmon in batches for best results!
• To the charred corn, add slaw mix, silverbeet, pea pods, smokey aioli (reserve a teaspoon to drizzle) and a drizzle of olive oil and white wine vinegar. Season and toss to combine.
• Divide Tex Mex seared salmon and charred corn slaw between plates. • Spoon over any extra garlic oil and remaining smokey aioli over salmon to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on July 2026- Flavour: The Tex-Mex spice blend on the salmon was a standout for many, though some found it mild or felt it did not pair well with the fish. The smokey aioli divides opinion — a few found it too sweet, while others loved it as a finishing touch.
- Ease of prep: Most found this a quick and straightforward weeknight meal, especially when using the air fryer. A few noted the instructions could be clearer about the order in which ingredients are added.
- Suggestions: Several customers added a carb on the side — such as sweet potato, chips, or rice — to make the meal more filling. Skipping the step of charring the corn saved time for some, with little impact on flavour; others suggested fresh corn grilled in the pan for better texture.
- Leftovers: At least one customer enjoyed the second serving cold for lunch the next day, and it held up well.
- Portions: Quite a few felt the salmon portions were on the small side, particularly for larger appetites, while some found the slaw generous enough to scale back slightly.
