Salmon Bites & Rice

Name: Salmon Bites & Rice
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 180 g easy cook long grain rice; 1 large shallot or medium onion (chopped); 1 medium sweet red pepper (chopped); 80 g frozen peas; 2 tbsp tomato puree; 1.5 cups water or hot vegetable stock (around); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp garlic granules; 0.5 tsp onion granules; salt and pepper (to taste); 4 fillets salmon fillets (480g); 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp garlic granules; 0.5 tsp onion granules; 0.5 tsp chilli powder (optional); salt and pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Yield3 servings

Ingredients

Rice

Salmon Bites

Bang Bang Sauce

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius (fan).
2
Remove the skin from the salmon fillets and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
3
Combine all the salmon ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
4
Line a baking tray with baking paper and place the salmon bites on it.
5
Bake the salmon in the center of the oven for 14-16 minutes.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a pan over high heat.
7
Add the chopped onion and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
8
Add the chopped garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then stir in the tomato puree and all of the rice seasonings.
9
Add the rinsed and drained rice, mix well, then add the frozen peas, hot vegetable stock, mix well and cover with a lid.
10
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 17-20 minutes.
11
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce.
12
Divide the rice among three bowls and top with the salmon bites.
13
Drizzle the bang bang sauce on top and garnish with thinly sliced spring onion.

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