Ingredients
- 4 portions
- Ingredients:
- Fresh salmon fillet (Harbour Fish)
- Cajun Spice Rub Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tbsp oregano
- ½ tbsp cayenne
- ½ tbsp dry thyme
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- Brown Rice Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups medium grain brown rice
- 1 red onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- Olive oil
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
Baked Cajun Salmon with Lemon & Garlic Brown Rice
Method
- Method: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
- Prepare the salmon by removing any pin bones
- Leave the skin on
- Cut in to portion sizes if necessary, depending on the quantity you are cooking
- Make the Cajun spice rub by mixing all of the above spice ingredients together
- Rub a thin layer of the spice mix over the flesh of the salmon and set aside whilst preparing the rice
- To make the rice, finely chop the onion and garlic and gently cook on a low heat with a drizzle of oil until softened
- Add the washed brown rice and then the vegetable stock
- Bring to the boil and then reduce to simmer
- Cook until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed
- Once the rice is two thirds cooked, place the spice rubbed salmon on a piece of baking parchment on an oven tray and place in the oven to bake for approx
- 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness) Finish the rice by adding the chopped fresh thyme, juice and zest of the lemon and chilli flakes if using
- Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste
- Once the salmon is cooked serve on the brown rice
- *Store leftover Cajun spice rub in an airtight container
- Use it for seasoning meat or vegetables prior to roasting
