Rice & Salmon Pilaf

Salmon is an excellent health food and this light and delicious dish combines flaky pieces of salmon with fluffy, lemon-infused basmati rice. This is the perfect quick dinner recipe.

 

Quick Rice & Salmon Pilaf

Ingredients

• 225g/8oz basmati rice
• 1tbsp olive oil
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• Pinch of dried mint
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 3 leeks, finely chopped
• 200g pack of chestnut mushrooms, sliced
• 2 salmon fillets, skin on
• Handful of dill, finely chopped
• Squeeze of lemon to taste
• Lemon wedges to serve (optional)

Method

1. Add rice to a pan.
2. Pour over boiling water to 2.5cm above rice.
3. Season, then cook on a high heat for about 5 mins.
4. Turn heat down a little, cover and cook for 12-14 mins.
5. Remove from heat, leaving lid on top (rice should absorb all water). Put to one side.
6. Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan.
7. Add onion and cook for 1-2 mins.
8. Season well, then add mint and garlic and stir.
9. Add leeks and cook for a couple of mins until softened, then add mushrooms and cook for a further 3-4 mins. Remove from heat and put to one side.
10. While leek and mushrooms are cooking, sit salmon pieces in a frying pan.
11. Cover with water and lid and cook for 6-8 mins, until
    the salmon is no longer pink.
12. When ready to assemble, add rice to leeks and stir.
13. Remove skin from salmon, flake and add to mixture.
14. Stir through dill and a squeeze of lemon, if using.
15. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Serves 4 – Serving Size 1/4 recipe – Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 394, Fat: 12g, Carbohydrate: 46g