Baked Salmon Roll with a Sweet Ponzu Sauce
Elevate your sushi night with this irresistible Baked Salmon Roll with Sweet Ponzu Sauce! Featuring tender, oven-baked salmon wrapped in perfectly seasoned sushi rice and nori, these rolls are a delightful fusion of comforting, homemade flavors and authentic Japanese-inspired cuisine. A layer of creamy cream cheese adds a velvety richness, while the tangy-sweet ponzu sauce, made with soy sauce, lemon juice, mirin, and honey, adds a vibrant finish. Garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these bite-sized rolls strike the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy baked sushi roll recipe is ideal for an impressive appetizer or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Salmon filet
- 4 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Cooked sushi rice
- 4 Nori sheets (seaweed)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Mirin
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cut the salmon filet into thin strips, approximately 1 inch wide.
Season the salmon strips with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then set aside.
Prepare the sweet ponzu sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, lemon juice, mirin, and honey in a small bowl. Set aside for flavors to meld.
Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface. Spread 1/2 cup of cooked sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Spread 1 tablespoon of softened cream cheese across the center of the rice layer.
Place a salmon strip horizontally over the cream cheese, and carefully roll the nori and rice around the filling using the sushi mat for support. Roll tightly to form a compact log.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori, rice, cream cheese, and salmon until you have 4 rolls.
Arrange the salmon rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and the rolls are slightly golden on top.
Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water for clean cuts.
Drizzle the sweet ponzu sauce over the sliced rolls, then garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Baked Salmon Roll with Sweet Ponzu Sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
569 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.4 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 103 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 32.0 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.9 mcg | 75% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 559 mg | 12% | |
*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.
