Herb Crusted Salmon with Smoked Corn puree

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400º F / 200º C.
2. Keep the salmon fillets on a plate and lightly season them on both sides with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on an oven tray lined with butter paper.
3. Process breadcrumbs, sunflower seeds, chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and lemon peel in a food processor to make a coarse mixture.
4. Sprinkle the salmon portions with lemon juice and put this mixture on top and press it lightly.
5. Spray lightly with canola spray, keep the tray in the preheated oven and cook for 10 to 15 minutes or till just cooked.
6. Spread the corn kernels in another baking tray and roast in the preheated oven for a 5-10 minutes.
7. Cool and grind coarsely in the food processor with a little milk. Transfer into a bowl, add salt and black pepper powder and mix well.
8. Spread the corn mixture in a serving plate, place the salmon portions on it and serve hot.

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