Crispy Rice Salmon: The Best Indulgent Recipe You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful combination of crispy rice and succulent salmon with this easy-to-follow recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tablespoons scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon wasabi
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
- While the rice is resting, season the salmon with soy sauce and sesame oil, then sear on a hot pan until cooked through.
- Once the rice is ready, spread it out in a thin layer and press it to form a crispy layer.
- Cut the crispy rice into squares and top with slices of salmon and avocado.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with wasabi on the side.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider double frying the crispy rice.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg