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Salmon & Quinoa with Citrus & Chilli Dressing

Salmon & Quinoa with Citrus & Chilli Dressing

This works just as well with other oily fish such as trout, tuna or mackerel. Looking for more fish recipes? Look no further.


Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the quinoa and place in a medium saucepan with the stock. Bring to the boil and turn down to a simmer for 20-25 minutes until all the stock has evaporated. Put a lid on and set aside.


  2. 2

    Place the salmon fillets skin side down in a large frying pan on a high heat with 2tbsp of olive oil. Cook until the skin is nice and crisp, then gently flip over and turn the heat down to cook the fish through. Roughly 3-4 minutes skin side and 5 mins flesh side, depending on thickness.


  3. 3

    Meanwhile, whisk all the dressing ingredients together and season.


  4. 4

    Add the chopped herbs and 2 tbsp olive oil to the quinoa, seasoning to taste.


  5. 5

    Serve the salmon on a bed of the quinoa and watercress with the dressing drizzled over the top.


Ingredients

  • 150g Quinoa
  • 500ml Chicken Stock
  • 4 fillets Lightly smoked salmon fillets
  • 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Handful Parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Handful Chives, finely chopped
  • 1 Handful Dill, finely chopped
  • 100g Watercress
  • 25g Chives, finely chopped
  • ½ Red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 8 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Clementine, zest and juice
  • 1 Lime

Serves 4

Total time required 45 mins

  • Preparation time: 10 mins
  • Cooking time: 35 mins


OcadoLife Recipe published with permission from OcadoLife magazine