Blackened salmon with quinoa salad
10
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Cajun seasoning helps bring a taste of the Deep South to this dish


Ingredients
Quinoa, Dry
200 g
Cajun seasoning
15 g
Salmon, raw
4 fillet(s), medium
Olive Oil
1 tablespoon(s)
Sweetcorn, tinned, drained
198 g
Avocado
1 medium
Spring Onions
3 medium
Light feta cheese
100 g
Lemon Juice, Fresh
1 tablespoon(s), plus wedges to serve
Instructions
1
Put the quinoa in a medium pan, pour over 360ml water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cover and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
2
Meanwhile, sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the salmon. Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a large nonstick frying pan set over a medium heat, then cook the salmon for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3
Put the cooked quinoa in a bowl with the sweetcorn, avocado and spring onions. Crumble over the feta, then toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining oil and the lemon juice, then toss with the quinoa salad.
4
Spoon the salad into bowls, top with the salmon and serve with the lemon wedges on the side.
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