Description
Salmon Crispy Rice is a vibrant dish that combines the delightful crunch of crispy rice with tender, flavorful salmon, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Topped with fresh avocado and cucumber, this dish is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in, this recipe will impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 fresh salmon fillet (approx. 6 oz)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Sea salt to taste
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- Sriracha sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear; combine with water in a pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer cooked rice to a bowl, drizzle in rice vinegar, and fold gently. Let cool slightly.
- Shape the cooled rice into rectangular pieces using wet hands.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry rice rectangles until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- While the rice crisps, season salmon with sea salt and sear skin-side down in sesame oil for around 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook until opaque.
- Assemble by placing crispy rice on plates; top with salmon slices, avocado, and cucumber. Drizzle with Sriracha before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg