Description
Awaken your taste buds with this Crispy Rice with Spicy Salmon recipe! This dish combines the satisfying crunch of fried sushi rice with tender, flavorful salmon, creating a delightful explosion of savory and spicy notes in every bite. Perfect for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight treat, this recipe is sure to impress and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1 (6 oz) fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions and let cool slightly.
- Shape cooled rice into small patties (2-3 inches in diameter).
- Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry each patty for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While frying, slice salmon into bite-sized pieces and toss with soy sauce and sriracha.
- In another pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Cook salmon pieces for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through.
- Assemble by placing crispy rice patties on plates, topping with salmon, and garnishing with green onions and nori strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with topping (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg