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Super salmon with chia rice on the side

Adding chia seeds to rice is a fun way to jazz it up, while adding extra protein.

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Following these cook times will leave your salmon cooked medium-rare; it should be dark pink and just starting to flake. If you prefer well-done salmon, continue cooking a further 1-2 minutes each side. pin-bones and cut into 4-5 pieces. Season both sides with salt.

When rice has about 12 minutes’ cook time remaining, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook salmon, skin-side down, for about 3 minutes, until skin is crispy. Flip and cook for a further 2 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Remove from pan and set aside to rest, covered with foil.

Wipe pan clean and return to high heat. Add a drizzle of oil with butter and stir-fry broccolini and courgette for 2 minutes. Add water, spring onions and garlic and stir-fry for a further 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, combine all horseradis­h cream ingredient­s and mix well.

To serve, spoon rice onto plates and top with some greens and a piece of pan-fried salmon.

Garnish with almonds and serve with a dollop of horseradis­h cream and lemon wedges on the side.

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