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Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon

Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon

Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon is a delightful recipe featuring pan-fried sushi rice cakes topped with smashed avocado and spicy salmon, perfect for an appetizer or main course.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • glass bowl
  • Microwave safe bowl
  • 9x5 baking pan
  • rice paddle
  • large nonstick frying pan

Ingredients
  

Crispy Rice Cakes

  • 2.5 cups cooked sushi rice start with 1 ¼ cup dry
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Oil for frying

Spicy Salmon

  • 8 ounces sushi-grade salmon or ahi tuna
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sliced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
  • 1 large avocado mashed in a bowl
  • sliced jalapeños for serving
  • sushi ginger for serving
  • toasted sesame seeds for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Add the cooked rice to a glass bowl. Combine the salt, rice vinegar, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and zap until hot. Stir to dissolve the sugar and salt. Pour the rice vinegar over the rice and combine it with a rice paddle until absorbed. Line a 9x5 baking pan with plastic wrap. Add the rice to the baking dish and spray a rice paddle with cooking spray. Press the rice paddle down on the rice to create an even layer. Cover and allow the rice to cool for at least one hour in the fridge or ideally, overnight.
  • Chop the salmon on a cutting board with a sharp knife into small pieces. Add it to a medium bowl along with mayonnaise, lime juice, 1 tablespoon sriracha, toasted sesame oil, and scallions. Taste and adjust with additional sriracha if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Cut the rice into 15 equal pieces. Wet the knife to help with cuts. Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add as many rectangles that fit in the frying pan without overcrowding and fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden. Remove rice to a plate lined with a paper towel.
  • In a bowl, mash together the avocado, wasabi paste, and a pinch of salt. Add a dollop of mashed avocado to each rice cake. Top with a heaping tablespoon of salmon. Lay on a sliced jalapeño or sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with sushi ginger.

Notes

For instant pot sushi rice: add 1¼ cups rinsed rice and 1¼ cups water to the instant pot insert. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on high pressure, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Appetizer, Crispy Rice Spicy Salmon, main course, Salmon, Sushi
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