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Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins

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Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins are easy to prepare and are so delicious. While my photo is not as stunning as the original recipe shown in the attribution below, they were delicious. These would be a fun appetizer to serve for guests or, frankly, if you are in need of a spicy salmon fix!

Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins

INGREDIENTS:
  • 3 sheets nori paper
  • 1½ cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
  • Salmon:
    • 1 lb salmon, skin removed + cubed small
    • 2 tbs sesame oil (or olive oil)
    • 1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tbs honey
    • 2 scallions, diced
    • 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano
    • salt to taste
  • Spicy Mayo:
    • 1/4 cup kewpie mayo
    • 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
    • 1 tsp honey
  • Toppings:
    • 1/2 avocado, diced small
    • 2 tsp black sesame seeds
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grab a scissor and cut your nori sheets into four equal squares.
  2. Toss your cubed salmon in a bowl with all of the rest of the salmon ingredients and coat. Marinate for up to 4 hours.
  3. To each nori square, add about 1 heaping tablespoon of rice and spread out slightly. Transfer the square to your muffin slot, pushing down gently to center the rice in the middle with the edges coming up along the sides of the slot. Grab out 4-5 salmon cubes and fill each muffin slot. Transfer the pan to your oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. Broil, if needed, at the end, to get a little tan on the salmon .. 1-2 minutes.
  4. Remove allow to cool slightly and top with your avocado, sesame seeds and drizzle of spicy mayo.

Recipe from HungryHappens

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BLATO (Bacon, Lettuce, Avocado, Tomato, Onion) Sandwich Bar

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Family was visiting and we were gathering for lunch at my house.  It occurred to me that a BLT, or better yet at BLATO, bar would be fun.  Standing over the stove frying endless pieces of bacon didn’t sound appealing so I turned to baked bacon instead.

Early that morning I baked 30 pieces of bacon and it was a breeze!  I also washed and prepared the lettuce and sliced the onion for later.  Immediately before serving, I sliced the avocado and tomato.  I provided 2 types of bread along with the option of toasting the bread in the toaster oven and provided condiments of mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup.  In addition, I served sliced turkey and cheese for those that may not like bacon OR prefer to make a mega-sandwich with all of the above!

For the vegetarian or vegan in the group, they can still partake with a wonderful veggie sandwich!

BAKED BACON

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place a baking rack in a large baking, or cookie, sheet. The baking rack allows the drippings to fall away from the bacon.  Place bacon strips on baking rack.  Bake for 10-20 minutes depending on thickness of the bacon.  I used thick sliced bacon that took 16-20 minutes to bake.  For 30 slices of bacon, I baked 10-12 slices per pan.
  • Remove bacon and pat excess drippings with paper towel.  Set aside until time to serve.