What is rice paper?

Rice paper are edible thin, translucent sheets made from a mixture of rice flour, water, and salt. They are popular in Asian cuisine and typically filled with anything you like. Rice paper are dried in the package and you re-hydrate them by dipping them in warm water.

Why you’ll love this recipe

This crispy rice paper recipe with salmon and jalapeno is so simple to make and you won’t be able to resist the flavors of the salmon and heat from the jalapeno. Make this for any meal or even as a snack for yourself – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

• Salmon – this protein pairs perfectly with all of the other ingredients in this recipe but feel free to switch this up with another similar protein
• Smoked paprika – adds a bit of smokiness and a beautiful color to the salmon
• Garlic – a little goes a long way here for aroma
• Ginger – ginger is one of my favorite spices to use and shouldn’t be skipped in this recipe!
• Soy sauce – one of the key components for the marinade and adds savory, umami notes to the salmon
• Brown sugar – a bit of sweetness to balance the savory
• Crushed red pepper flakes – I like a little more heat but a little goes a long way
• Sriracha sauce – more heat and spice because why not! Feel free to adjust or skip based on your personal tolerance
• Avocados – this adds a buttery, creamy texture in the crispy rice paper
• Jalapeno – adjust the spice level here by removing the seeds based on your desire tolerance
• Rice Paper – make sure to double wrap each dumpling and be patient when pan frying to ensure it is extra crispy!
• Olive oil – I used olive oil but feel free to any other oil you have on hand. This is key to making the rice paper crispy.

How to make Jalapeno Samon Bites in Crispy Rice Paper

1. Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and add salt and paprika. Stir to combine and set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sriracha sauce together to make the marinade.
3. In a separate bowl, add salmon and 3/4 of the sauce (save 1/4 of it as dipping sauce) and marinate salmon at least 4 hours (overnight preferred).
4. In a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tbsp of oil and fry salmon bites on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 mins per side. Remove from heat.
5. In a shallow large bowl, add warm water. Dip rice paper in warm water then add two salmon cubes, one slice of jalapeno, and one small wedge of avocado. Fold both edges towards the center, then roll up to make a small package. Wrap the bite again in another piece of rice paper to double wrap it. In a medium pan over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and wrapped bites in an even layer without overcrowding. Fry on each side for about 3-4 mins until crispy and browned.
6. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate. Enjoy immediately.

Tips

1. Double wrap the bites with two layers of rice paper so they can crisp up better and the filling doesn’t burst out
2. The rice paper hardens as it gets cold so it is best eaten fresh!

Storage

I recommend eating this as fresh as possible. However, if you’d like, you can prep each bite then wrap it in a wet towel to keep it moist and shallow fry them in a pan at a later time. Even with this method, I only recommend prepping a few hours ahead of time and not the night before.

Jalapeno Salmon Bites in Crispy Rice Paper

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Serves: 3-4 Prep Time: 5 Hours Cooking Time: 20 Mins 20 Mins

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 5 voted )

Ingredients

1 pound fresh or thawed frozen salmon, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp smoked paprika

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp ginger, minced

1/4 cup soy sauce

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 Tbsp sriracha sauce

1-2 avocados, sliced

1 jalapeno, thinly sliced

About 16 small rounds of rice paper

3 Tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Cut salmon into 1-inch cubes and add salt and paprika. Stir to combine and set aside.

2. In a bowl, mix garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and sriracha sauce together to make the marinade.

3. In a separate bowl, add salmon and 3/4 of the sauce (save 1/4 of it as dipping sauce) and marinate salmon at least 4 hours (overnight preferred).

4. In a pan on medium heat, add 1 Tbsp of oil and fry salmon bites on each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 mins per side. Remove from heat.

5. In a shallow large bowl, add warm water. Dip rice paper in warm water then add two salmon cubes, one slice of jalapeno, and one small wedge of avocado. Fold both edges towards the center, then roll up to make a small package. Wrap the bite again in another piece of rice paper to double wrap it. In a medium pan over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and wrapped bites in an even layer without overcrowding. Fry on each side for about 3-4 mins until crispy and browned.

6. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate. Enjoy immediately.

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Whenever I can, I try to make dishes with a healthy spin to it without compromising flavor. So, I created this Avocado Pesto Pasta dish, which is a delicious and healthy twist on traditional pesto pasta. It’s a perfect recipe for those who are looking for a healthier and more nutritious alternative to the classic Italian pasta dish. The avocado gives the sauce a creamy texture and the almonds makes it nutty and fresh. Try this recipe and I’m sure it’ll be a crowd pleaser!

Why Pesto?

Pesto is a paste that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese such as Parmesan, all blended with olive oil

Why you’ll love this recipe

If you like Avocado, Pasta and Pesto, this pasta dish is made for you. Avocado pesto pasta is a surprising twist on traditional pesto pasta. the creamy texture of avocado adds a smooth element to the pasta dish, while still providing that vibrant green color and fresh flavor. the richness of the avocado complements the basil, garlic, and parmesan cheese typically found in pesto sauce. Overall, it’s a satisfying dish!

Ingredients

Spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)

Avocado

Basil

Lemon, juiced

Extra virgin olive oil

Sliced almonds (or pine nuts)

1 small garlic clove

1/3 cup pasta water (+ a little extra to adjust for consistency)

Salt for boiling water + salt to taste for sauce

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese (as a topping)

How to make Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook pasta according to package. Save pasta water for the sauce!
Add avocado, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, sliced almonds, garlic, pasta water, and salt and pepper to a blender and blend well. If needed, add extra pasta water little by little to loosen up sauce and get to your desired consistency.
Add sauce to cooked pasta and mix well. Garnish with parmesan cheese and add any protein you like.

Tips

1. Make sure to use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a ton of flavor!
2. I used sliced almonds in my recipe but you can swap it out for pine nuts (which is more traditional).
3. This dish is best eaten fresh as the avocado can lose it’s vibrant green color.

Storage

It’s best eating when it is fresh but you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Avocado Pesto Pasta

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Serves: 2 Prep Time: 10 Mins Cooking Time: 15 Mins 15 Mins

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 3 voted )

Ingredients

8oz. spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)

1 medium avocado

1 cup packed basil

1/2 lemon, juiced

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup sliced almonds (or pine nuts)

1 small garlic clove

1/3 cup pasta water (+ a little extra to adjust for consistency)

Salt for boiling water + salt to taste for sauce

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Parmesan cheese (as a topping)

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook pasta according to package. Save pasta water for the sauce!
2. Add avocado, basil, lemon juice, olive oil, sliced almonds, garlic, pasta water, and salt and pepper to a blender and blend well. If needed, add extra pasta water little by little to loosen up sauce and get to your desired consistency.
3. Add sauce to cooked pasta and mix well. Garnish with parmesan cheese and add any protein you like.

Notes

Be generous when adding salt to boiling water to cook pasta.

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