Cajun salmon with corn on the cob and pepper rice
A smoky Cajun spice rub turns simple salmon fillets into a bold Southern-style plate, with buttery corn and colourful rice.
Ingredients
- 4 Salmon fillets
- 5 g Smoked paprika
- 2 g Dried oregano
- 2 g Dried thyme
- 2 g Ground cumin
- 2 g Chilli powder
- 5 g Soft brown sugar
- 3 g Salt
- 15 ml Olive oil
- 300 g Basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 Peppers, finely diced
- 3 Spring onions, sliced
- 4 Corn on the cob
- 20 g Butter
- 1 Limes, wedges
- 150 g Soured cream
Method
- Cook the rice with the diced pepper, 450ml water and a pinch of salt in a covered pan on the lowest heat until the water has gone. Stir in the spring onions.
- Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Mix the rub ingredients with the salt. Brush the salmon with oil and press the rub over the top.
- Roast the salmon on a lined tray until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile boil the corn for 6 to 8 minutes, drain and brush with butter.
- Serve the salmon with the rice, corn, lime wedges and soured cream.