Paleo Crab Onigiri

Elevate your snacking or meal-prep game with this Paleo Crab Onigiri—a nutritious twist on the Japanese classic! Featuring tender cauliflower rice as the grain-free base, these flavorful onigiri are filled with a zesty crab mixture infused with coconut aminos, lemon juice, and green onions. Wrapped in savory nori sheets and paired with creamy avocado slices, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and umami-rich flavors. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this recipe is not only Paleo-friendly but also gluten-free, low-carb, and packed with protein, making it an irresistible option for appetizers, portable lunches, or snackable bites.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 200 grams crab meat
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 sheets nori sheets
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 avocado

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your cauliflower rice. Remove the leaves and stem from the cauliflower. Chop into florets and pulse them in a food processor until the texture resembles rice.

Step 2

In a large nonstick skillet, heat a little water over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until it's tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, coconut aminos, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir well to integrate flavors.

Step 4

Slice the green onions finely and add them to the crab mixture. Mix until evenly combined.

Step 5

Lay a piece of plastic wrap on your working space. Take about 1/4 cup of cauliflower rice and place it in the center of the wrap. Flatten it with your fingers to form a small disk.

Step 6

Place a tablespoon of the crab mixture in the center of the cauliflower disk. Use the plastic wrap to gently fold the cauliflower around the filling, shaping it into a compact ball. Twist the ends of the plastic wrap to ensure a tight seal.

Step 7

Unwrap and press a small piece of nori on the bottom or sides of the onigiri for added flavor and as a natural 'holder'.

Step 8

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to form about 8 onigiri.

Step 9

Peel and pit the avocado, slice it thinly, and serve the slices alongside the onigiri for a creamy complement.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or light Paleo meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1233.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	695.3

Total Fat 27.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 105.9mg	0%
Sodium 5127.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 23.9g
Protein 58.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 451.1mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 4037.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.9%

Protein: 31.5%

Carbs: 35.6%