Beetroot-marinated salmon with dill pickled rice salad

Step 1

Put all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well, then spoon half into a large food bag with the salmon fillets. Turn to coat, then set aside in the fridge to marinate for 1 hour (or overnight if you like – see Make Ahead). Cover and chill the rest of the marinade to serve with the salmon.

Step 2

Boil the rice in 400ml water for 12-15 minutes until cooked but still with some bite. Drain, then rinse under cold running water to cool completely. Meanwhile, put the onion in a bowl with the lemon juice and a good pinch of salt and set aside for a few minutes.

Step 3

Mix the cold rice with the dill pickles, fresh dill, beetroot matchsticks, extra-virgin olive oil and red onion. Taste and season.

Step 4

Heat a frying pan with a little oil, then fry the salmon, skin-side down, for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crisp. Carefully turn and cook for a minute more or until cooked to your liking.

Step 5

Serve the salmon with the rice salad, leaves (if using) and the rest of the marinade along with a dollop of crème fraîche and extra lemon zest and juice.