SALMON FILLETS WITH LEMON RICE

Salmon fillets with lemon rice image

Provided by dianewalkermcalley

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

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225g Long Grain Rice
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
900ml Vegetable Stock
100g Frozen Peas
100g Frozen or tinned Sweetcorn
400g Can of chopped Tomatoes
1tbsp Fresh chopped Parsley or Coriander
1/2 Red onion, shredded
2tbsp Creme fraiche
4tbsp Fresh chopped Parsley or Coriander
Grated rind of 1 lemon
A good pinch of chilli flakes
4 Salmon Fillets
2tbsp Olive oil
4 Slices of Feta or Salad cheese

Steps:

For the rice, rinse under cold running water. Bring the lemon rind, juice and stock to the boil in a saucepan. Add the rice and tomatoes and simmer for approx 12-15 mins. Season with plenty of black pepper if you like. Becareful not to let it boil dry, stir frequently.
Meanwhile mix the parsley, lemon rind and chilli flakes together and press on to the top of the salmon fillets. Pre head the grill to a medium heat. Then drizzle with the oil and cook the fillets.
Just before the rice is ready, stir in the red onion, parsley, sweetcorn and peas. Warm these through. At this point add the feta to the top of the fillets and grill until golden in colour.
Remove the rice from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche.
Spoon the rice mixture on to plates and top with the salmon fillets