Name: Salmon Rice Seaweed Bites : High-Protein Sushi Snack Remix
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked (fresh, grilled, baked, or canned boneless/skinless); 1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled (short-grain preferred; swap with white rice, quinoa, or riced cauliflower for low-carb); ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced; ¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional; soak in cold water 5 mins for milder flavor); 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt/vegan mayo); 1 tsp Dijon mustard (or wasabi paste for a sushi kick); Salt and pepper to taste; 8–12 snack-size nori/seaweed squares; Optional toppings: sliced avocado, sesame seeds, green onion, sriracha, pickled ginger

Description

All the flavor of sushi, none of the rolling stress! These bites combine flaked salmon, seasoned rice, fresh veggies, and crispy seaweed for a quick, protein-packed snack or lunch. Perfect for solo meals, brunch, or entertaining—no bamboo mats required!

Ingredients

Scale

Salmon Rice Mixture:

1 cup cooked salmon, flaked (fresh, grilled, baked, or canned boneless/skinless)
1 cup cooked brown rice, cooled (short-grain preferred; swap with white rice, quinoa, or riced cauliflower for low-carb)
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced (optional; soak in cold water 5 mins for milder flavor)
1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt/vegan mayo)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (or wasabi paste for a sushi kick)
Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembly:

8–12 snack-size nori/seaweed squares
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, sesame seeds, green onion, sriracha, pickled ginger

Instructions

1. Make the Salmon Rice Mixture

Flake the salmon into a mixing bowl. If using canned salmon, drain well.
Add cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Mix gently until combined.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust mayo or mustard if desired.

2. Toast the Seaweed (Optional but Recommended)

For extra crunch: toast snack-size seaweed squares over low flame for 1–2 seconds per side, or under a broiler for 10–15 seconds. Watch carefully to avoid burning.

3. Assemble the Bites

Lay seaweed squares on a clean plate or platter.
Spoon a generous mound of the salmon rice mixture onto the center of each square.
Add optional toppings like avocado, sesame seeds, or sriracha. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips:

Keep the rice and salmon mixture and seaweed separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
For meal prep: store the mixture in the fridge for up to 2 days; assemble right before eating.
Low-carb option: use riced cauliflower or lettuce leaves instead of rice.

Notes

Spicy Tuna Remix: Use canned tuna + 1 tbsp sriracha + sesame seeds. Top with avocado.
California Dreamin’: Mix in imitation crab + mashed avocado + everything bagel seasoning.
Vegan Power Bite: Use mashed chickpeas or crumbled firm tofu + vegan mayo.
Greek Island Fusion: Swap rice for quinoa, add olives, red pepper, feta, and lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
Breakfast Sushi: Use smoked trout + cream cheese + everything bagel seasoning over cooled quinoa or rice.