Salmon arancini are a delightful twist on the classic Sicilian rice balls, combining creamy risotto with flaky salmon and aromatic herbs. Carisa shares her recipe for a tasty appetizer, gourmet snack or light meal. Salmon Arancini pair beautifully with a variety of sides and dips that enhance their crispy texture and rich flavor. A classic marinara sauce adds a vibrant, tangy contrast, while a garlic aioli brings a creamy, indulgent touch.
Salmon Arancini Recipe
By Carisa Tang
US Wellness Meats Shopping List: Alaskan King Salmon | Grass-Fed Cheese (your choice)
Ingredients:
- USWM Alaskan King Salmon
- 4 tbsps almond flour
- roasted tomatoes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup white rice
- 1lb purple radish
- 1 large purple sweet potato
- 1lb bell peppers
- 3 shallots
- 5 sage leaves chopped
- sprig of thyme
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs
- 4 oz grass-fed cheese
- 1 pasture-raised egg
Instructions:
- Start by sautéing your bell peppers, sage, thyme, and shallots for about 7 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook your white rice with purple radishes and sweet potatoes to achieve a purple color. Add your sautéed peppers and shallots to the rice.
- Add USWM Alaskan King Salmon, almond flour, roasted tomatoes, lemon juice and seasonings to a blender or food processor. Combine and flatten the salmon mixture into a flat round disc.
- Place your cheese in the middle of the salmon mixture, and form a sphere.
- When the rice is still warm, flatten it, and place the salmon sphere inside. Use cling wrap to wrap tightly and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 10 minutes. Dip the salmon mixture in flour, egg, and lastly the breadcrumbs.
- Air fryer for 15 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
A big thank you to Carissa Tang for sharing this unique and colorful recipe for Salmon Arancini—a delicious twist on the classic Sicilian favorite and one we couldn’t wait to try! For more flavorful inspiration, be sure to check out our Discover Blog at US Wellness Meats today!
Meet Carissa Tang, a certified holistic health coach with a Master’s in Organizational Development—and a serious passion for good food that heals. After self-diagnosing Celiac disease and diabetes, she took matters into her own hands and completely transformed her health by ditching refined sugars, seed oils, and processed ingredients. Now, she’s all about bold flavors, colorful plates, and nutrient-dense, grass-fed goodness. Her cooking style is fun, fresh, and totally nourishing.
Follow along with Carissa’s wellness-inspired kitchen adventures—you’ll be hungry in no time!
