Description
A delicious and crispy salmon dish served on a bed of sushi rice, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Wasabi and pickled ginger, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice. Spread the rice on a baking sheet to cool to room temperature.
- While the rice cools, heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillet with salt and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before flaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the cooled rice and press it down firmly into an even layer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy. Carefully flip the rice to crisp the other side for another 5-7 minutes.
- Once both sides are crispy, remove the rice from the skillet and cut it into squares or rectangles. Top each piece with flaked salmon, avocado slices, and a sprinkle of green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve with wasabi and pickled ginger on the side, if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the salmon in soy sauce and a splash of lime juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Substitute the salmon with cooked shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg