Blackened Salmon, Charred Corn and Grains

    15m prep time
    30m total time
    Easy level
    10 ingredients

A healthy mid-week supper packed full of protein and essential fatty acids. Omega-3, present in both salmon and avocados, is a type of heart-healthy fat that can both decrease inflammation and support brain health.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Season the salmon with the cajun spice and a pinch of salt. Add the quinoa to a saucepan pan and cover with water and season with salt or a stock cube if you have one. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, until of the water has all been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

Step 2

Set a large frying pan (or griddle) over a high heat. Lightly rub the corn on the cob with a little oil and place them into the hot pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, turning regularly, until the corn is nicely charred and starting to pop. You can do this effectively over a naked flame if you have a gas hob, which will give you a smoky flavour or on the bbq. Remove from the pan, shave off the kernels using a sharp knife, and add these to the cooked quinoa. NB, if you are having trouble charring your corn, shave the raw kernels from the cob and place the, into the hot frying pan with a drizzle of oil. Leave them undisturbed for 3 minutes before stirring and cooking for a further 3 min

Step 3

Peel and dice the avocado and add to the quinoa along with half the lime juice, half the olive oil and the crumbled feta. Cut the remaining lime into quarters.

Step 4

Add the remaining olive oil to the frying pan. Once hot, add the salmon, skin side down and cook for 3 minutes before turning over and cooking for a further 3-4 minutes, until just cooked. The idea is to slightly char the outside of the salmon, so make sure the heat is nice and high. Divide the salmon between the plates, along with the quinoa salad, a wedge of lime and some chopped coriander (if using).
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 150g Quinoa 1 x Sainsbury's Quinoa 300g
  • 2 Limes 2 x Sainsbury's Limes x1
  • 2 Avocado, peeled and diced 2 x By Sainsbury’s Large Ripe & Ready Avocado
  • 2 Corn on the Cob 1 x Sainsbury's Sweetcorn x2
  • Maldon Salt, to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 4 tsp Cajun Seasoning 1 x Sainsbury's Cajun Seasoning, Inspired to Cook 50g
  • 100g Feta Cheese, crumbled 1 x Sainsbury's Greek Feta Cheese 200g
  • 2 tbsp Extra Olive Oil, plus a dash to coat the corn 1 x Sainsbury's Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 500ml
  • 4 Salmon Fillets, skin removed 2 x Sainsbury's Skin on ASC Scottish Salmon Fillets x2 240g
  • 30g Coriander, roughly chopped 1 x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
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