Description
Crispy Salmon Rice Bites are a delicious and crunchy appetizer made with sushi rice and sautéed salmon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and let it cool to room temperature.
- While the rice is cooling, preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the salmon fillet into small cubes. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the salmon for about 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha to create a spicy mayo.
- Once the rice has cooled, take a small amount (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it in your palm. Place a small spoonful of the sautéed salmon in the center, then mold the rice around the salmon to form a ball. Repeat until all the rice and salmon are used.
- Roll each rice ball in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the rice balls in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, drizzled with spicy mayo and garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a different flavor, try adding chopped herbs like cilantro or dill to the rice mixture.
- Substitute the salmon with cooked shrimp or crab for a seafood variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg