High Protein Inside-Out Sushi Roll with Salmon
Elevate your sushi game with this High Protein Inside-Out Sushi Roll featuring tender, skinless salmon fillet, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in nutrient-packed quinoa for a delicious twist. Perfect for those seeking a protein-rich, gluten-free alternative to traditional sushi rice, this recipe combines innovative techniques—like flipping the nori for a quinoa-on-the-outside finish—with classic sushi flavors. Toasted sesame seeds add a nutty crunch, while a tangy rice vinegar seasoning brings the quinoa to life. Ready in under an hour, these vibrant sushi rolls are ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a healthy, homemade meal. Pair them with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy a sushi experience that's wholesome, flavorful, and visually stunning.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Salmon fillet, skinless
- 4 Nori sheets
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
- as needed for serving Soy sauce
Instructions
Begin by preparing the quinoa. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Heat over low heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat.
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and sprinkle the vinegar mixture over it, folding gently to combine. Allow the seasoned quinoa to cool to room temperature.
Slice the salmon into long, thin strips, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into thin strips. Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin matchstick strips.
Prepare a sushi rolling mat by covering it with plastic wrap. Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
Moisten your fingers with water and spread a thin layer of quinoa evenly over the nori, covering the entire sheet.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the quinoa layer.
Carefully flip the nori sheet so the quinoa side is facing down on the plastic-wrapped mat.
Arrange 2 oz of salmon, a few slices of avocado, and cucumber sticks along the bottom third of the nori.
Using the mat, roll the sushi tightly away from you until the roll is complete, pressing gently to shape.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
Once all rolls are made, use a sharp knife to cut each roll into 8 equal pieces. Clean the knife between cuts for best results.
Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.2 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2829 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.9 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.5 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.0 mcg | 105% | |
| Calcium | 416 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2646 mg | 56% | |
*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.
