Best Scandi Beetroot Salmon Pasta Recipes

SCANDI BEETROOT & SALMON PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the fusilli following pack instructions, then drain and leave to cool. Toss the pasta with the beetroot, avocado, cucumber, dill, yogurt and horseradish, then season generously with black pepper.
• Gently mix the salmon and rocket through the pasta, then tip into your lunchbox or an airtight container.

SALMON WITH BEETROOT, FETA & LIME SALSA

Steps:

• Chop the beetroot and feta into small cubes and mix with the juice and zest of one lime and some seasoning.
• Season the salmon. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a nonstick frying pan over a high heat. When hot add the salmon, skin-side down, and cook for 3 mins. Flip over, turn the heat down and cook for a further 4-5 mins. Serve with the beetroot salsa and the remaining lime, cut into wedges.

DAZZLING BEETROOT-CURED SALMON

Steps:

• Lay the salmon fillets, skin side down, on a board and brush your hand along it. If you feel any little pin bones pinch them out with your fingers or tweezers. In a bowl, mix all of the other ingredients for the salmon together to make the cure.
• Stretch two large sheets of cling film over a work surface and spoon over some of the cure. Lay one of the fillets, skin side down, on the cure, then pack over most of the cure, and sandwich with the remaining fillet, skin side up. Top with the last of the cure and wrap both fillets together tightly with lots of cling film. Place in a container with sides, like a large roasting tray, put a smaller tray on top and weigh it down with a couple of tins. Leave in the fridge for at least three days or up to a week. Don't be alarmed by the amount of liquid that leaks out, this is normal. Once a day, pour away the liquid, turn the salmon and re-apply the weights.
• To serve, unwrap the salmon from the cling film and brush off the marinade. Slice the salmon into thin slivers. Make the dressing by mixing all the ingredients together with some salt and pepper. Toss all the salad ingredients together and serve each guest with a few slices of salmon, a handful of salad and drizzle with the dressing. Once made the salmon will sit happily in the fridge for up to a week and can be used just like smoked salmon.