Baked Arancini

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    15

  • Calories

    289 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Baked Arancini

These crispy baked arancini are a delicious version of the traditional Sicilian rice balls - Easy to make and perfect for entertaining!

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Ingredients

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For the rice:

  • 500 g Carnaroli rice
  • 1 teaspoon saffron
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional
  • salt

For the filling:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small gold onion finely minced
  • 300 g Salmon fillet finely chopped
  • 150 g frozen peas
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • a handful of fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • Sea salt & black pepper

For the coating:

  • 250 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 5 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. For the rice: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the rice and season with salt to taste. Cook until al dente, and towards the end of cooking time add the saffron.
  2. Drain the rice and transfer into a large bowl. Stir in optional Parmesan cheese and butter, then cover with cling film and refrigerate for about one hour or until cooled completely. The rice should be compact and sticky to the touch.
  3. For the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over low heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Then add chopped salmon and cook until no longer pink, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add the lemon zest and thyme leaves, then season with salt and pepper to taste and remove from the heat.
  5. For the baked arancini: Preheat oven to 180C. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
  6. To make the arancini, scoop a tablespoon of rice into your hand. Place 1 tablespoon of the salmon mixture into the centre and wrap the risotto around it to seal completely. Repeat with the remaining rice and filling.
  7. In a medium bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs with olive oil until well combined, your coating mix should be lightly wet, add a bit more oil if necessary, then season with salt and pepper to taste.In another bowl, lightly whisk the eggs.
  8. Dip each arancini ball first into the egg mixture, then roll into the coating mix, gently pressing to coat. Repeat with remaining balls.
  9. Arrange the arancini onto the prepared baking tray and bake in oven for 20 minutes or until crisp and golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 157mg (7%) Potassium 190mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 145IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 157mg 7%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 145IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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