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A viral sushi taco with a crispy seaweed shell, filled with rice, raw fish, sliced avocado, drizzled in creamy and dark sauces, served on a metal taco holder with cucumber slices nearby.

Viral Sushi Tacos

Viral sushi tacos feature crispy panko and nori shells filled with spicy salmon or tuna, sliced avocado and cucumbers, and finished with a drizzle of spicy mayo and eel sauce.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 850kcal

Ingredients 

Sushi Rice

Spicy Salmon or Tuna

  • 12 oz salmon or tuna sashimi-grade, diced into ½-inch cubes
  • ¼ cup mayo
  • 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1.5 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • Pinch of salt

Spicy Mayo

Sushi Tacos

Other Filling and Toppings

Instructions

  • Wash and drain your rice, then cook it according to your preferred method. While the rice is still hot, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, then fold the mixture into the rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
    1.5 cups short-grain rice, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt
  • In a bowl, combine the diced salmon or tuna, mayo, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, lime juice, green onion, and a pinch of salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
    12 oz salmon or tuna, ¼ cup mayo, 1.5 tablespoon soy sauce, 1.5 tablespoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, Pinch of salt
  • Whisk together the mayo, rice vinegar, sriracha, sugar, and a pinch of salt for the spicy mayo. Taste and adjust to your liking, then set aside.
    ½ cup mayo, 2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon sriracha, 1.5 teaspoon granulated sugar, Pinch of salt
  • Cut your nori sheets into large circles (you can use a medium plate or tortilla as a stencil if you have one handy). In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, flour, and water to make a smooth batter. In a separate bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a few cracks of black pepper.
    4 nori sheets, ⅓ cup corn starch, ⅓ cup all purpose flour, ⅔ cup water, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, Freshly cracked black pepper
  • Press a thin, even layer of sushi rice onto one side of each nori circle. Brush the other side with the flour batter, then press it firmly into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs so they stick well.
  • Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Place the tacos breadcrumb-side down and shallow fry until golden and crispy. While they're still hot and pliable, gently fold each one into a taco shape and hold for a few seconds.
    Avocado oil
  • Fill each taco with the spicy salmon or tuna and top with sliced avocado, sliced cucumbers, a drizzle of spicy mayo and eel sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
    Avocado, Cucumbers, Eel sauce, Sesame Seeds

Nutrition

Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1970mg | Potassium: 591mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 6mg