Salmon in Nori Muffin Cups
Try this very flavorful way of eating salmon. Not only is it flavorful, but it is a fun finger food. Salmon is a wonderful go to for protein. Each salmon cup provides 8 grams of protein. Salmon is a nutritious food that contains protein, vitamins, and healthy fats. Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy and can help reduce inflammation and support brain health. Salmon and other types of fatty fish offer an array of bone-boosting nutrients. Salmon also contains selenium and studies have shown that selenium intake may be necessary for bone health.Recipe adapted from Stella Drivas
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Equipment
- 1 silicone muffin tray
- 1 knife
- 1 bowl
Ingredients
Nori and Rice
- 3 sheets nori paper
- 1 cup rice cooked
Salmon
- 1/2 lb salmon filet remove skin and cube
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp sesame oil toasted
- 1.5 tsp tamari
- 1.5 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1.5 tsp honey
- 1.5 tsp ginger ground
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 scallions diced
- 1.5 tsp sesame seeds black preferred
Glaze
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp tamari
- 1 tsp ginger ground
- 1 tsp sesame seeds black preferred
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cut the nori sheets into 4 equal squares
- In a bowl, whisk the olive oil, toasted sesame oil, tamari, rice wine vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds and scallions.
- Add the cubed salmon and marinate for an hour.
- To each cut nori sheet add 1 tbsp cooked rice. Fully cooled.
- Move the nori square to a muffin slot, pushing down the rice.
- Add 4-5 marinated salmon cubes to each muffin round. Fill all 6 muffin rounds.
- Place muffin pan into the heated oven and bake for 15 minutes,
- Whisk together all of the glaze ingredients and add some to the baked salmon for added flavor.
Notes
The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based on ingredients and products used.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 20mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 2mgVitamin E: 0.4mgVitamin K: 10µgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mgMagnesium: 19mgPhosphorus: 92mgSelenium: 15µgZinc: 0.4mg
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