Salmon & Beetroot Tartar

Ingredients

• 4             Medium Fresh Beetroot
• 2 tsp       Chives, finely chopped
• 2 tsp       Tarragon, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp     Fresh Horseradish
• 1 tbsp     Shallots, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp     Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp       Chilli, finely chopped
• 2.5 tbsp  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tsp       Flat Leaf Parsley, finely chopped
• 230g       Skinless Salmon Fillet
•               Pea Shoots for Garnish (optional)
•               Salt & Black Pepper

Method

1. Heat oven to 200C/Gas Mark 6. Place the beetroot in a small roasting tin with 125ml of water. Cover & cook for 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool.
2. Peel & dice the beetroot. Transfer to a bowl and add half of the chives, tarragon, horseradish and shallots. Add half of the lemon juice, chillies and 1.5tbsp of olive oil. Mix well and season to taste. Cover & refrigerate.
3. Combine the salmon and the remaining chives, tarragon & shallots in a bowl. Add the parsley and remaining horseradish, lemon juice & olive oil. Season to taste. Mix well, cover and chill.
4. To serve, take four 8cm baking rings and place them on your serving plates. Put a quarter of the beetroot tartare in the bottom of each. Then top with an even layer of a quarter of the salmon tartare. Pat gently to compress. Remove the rings, garnish with pea shoots if desired