Crispy Salmon Sushi Burrito
Crispy Salmon Sushi Burrito
Ingredients
For the Sushi Burrito
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 4 nori sheets
For the Breading and Frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, spicy mayonnaise, or sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly to a warm temperature.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Prepare the fillings: Cut the salmon fillet into 1/2-inch strips. Slice the cream cheese into 1/4-inch strips. Pit, peel, and slice the avocado.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay one nori sheet on a clean, flat surface or a bamboo sushi mat. Dampen your hands with a little water to prevent sticking, then spread about 1/2 cup of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border at the top edge.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Arrange a line of salmon strips, cream cheese slices, and avocado slices horizontally across the middle of the rice-covered nori. Do not overfill.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Carefully roll the nori, rice, and fillings tightly from the bottom edge upwards, using the bamboo mat if available, to form a burrito shape. Moisten the top border of the nori with a little water to seal the roll. Repeat for the remaining three burritos.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Set up your breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten eggs in a second shallow bowl, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Take one sushi burrito and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, ensuring it is completely coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Next, dip the floured burrito into the beaten egg, making sure it's fully covered. Allow any excess egg to drip off.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Finally, coat the egg-dipped burrito generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the panko adheres well. Repeat this breading process for all four burritos.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). You can test the oil by dropping a pinch of panko; it should sizzle vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360
- 11
Carefully place one or two breaded sushi burritos into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy all over. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 360
- 12
Using tongs, remove the fried burritos from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining burritos.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Once slightly cooled, slice each crispy fried sushi burrito into 4-6 individual pieces using a sharp, serrated knife. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Salmon Sushi Burrito
For the Sushi Burrito
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked according to package directions
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 avocado, ripe, pitted, peeled, and sliced
- 4 nori sheets
For the Breading and Frying
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, spicy mayonnaise, or sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly to a warm temperature.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Prepare the fillings: Cut the salmon fillet into 1/2-inch strips. Slice the cream cheese into 1/4-inch strips. Pit, peel, and slice the avocado.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay one nori sheet on a clean, flat surface or a bamboo sushi mat. Dampen your hands with a little water to prevent sticking, then spread about 1/2 cup of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori sheet, leaving about a 1-inch border at the top edge.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Arrange a line of salmon strips, cream cheese slices, and avocado slices horizontally across the middle of the rice-covered nori. Do not overfill.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Carefully roll the nori, rice, and fillings tightly from the bottom edge upwards, using the bamboo mat if available, to form a burrito shape. Moisten the top border of the nori with a little water to seal the roll. Repeat for the remaining three burritos.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Set up your breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in one shallow bowl, the beaten eggs in a second shallow bowl, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Take one sushi burrito and dredge it thoroughly in the flour, ensuring it is completely coated. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Next, dip the floured burrito into the beaten egg, making sure it's fully covered. Allow any excess egg to drip off.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Finally, coat the egg-dipped burrito generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the panko adheres well. Repeat this breading process for all four burritos.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375°F (175-190°C). You can test the oil by dropping a pinch of panko; it should sizzle vigorously.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 360 - 11
Carefully place one or two breaded sushi burritos into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy all over. The internal temperature of the salmon should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 360 - 12
Using tongs, remove the fried burritos from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining burritos.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Once slightly cooled, slice each crispy fried sushi burrito into 4-6 individual pieces using a sharp, serrated knife. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min