High Protein Salmon Avocado Sushi
Elevate your sushi-making skills with this High Protein Salmon Avocado Sushi recipe, a tantalizing combination of fresh, sashimi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice. This homemade sushi brings restaurant-quality rolls into your kitchen, crafted with nutrient-dense ingredients like protein-packed salmon and healthy fats from avocado, all wrapped in nori and topped with sesame seeds for a satisfying crunch. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or just looking for a fun, nutritious meal, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself. Ready in under an hour, these delectable rolls pair beautifully with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a touch of wasabi for a burst of umami flavor. Perfect for a protein-rich dinner or lunch, this customizable sushi is as delicious as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Fresh salmon (sashimi-grade)
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 4 Nori sheets
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Pickled ginger
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
- 1 Bamboo sushi mat
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Combine the rice with 1.25 cups of water in a rice cooker or a medium saucepan. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes on the stove. Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gradually fold in the vinegar mixture. Combine gently to season the rice evenly without smashing the grains. Let it cool to room temperature.
While the rice cools, cut the salmon into thin strips. Peel and slice the avocado into thin strips as well.
Place a nori sheet on the bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Using damp fingers, spread a layer of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
Arrange strips of salmon and avocado horizontally over the rice.
Starting from the bottom edge of the mat, roll the sushi tightly, ensuring the filling is packed snugly inside. Use the bamboo mat to press and shape the roll as you go.
Once rolled, sprinkle sesame seeds evenly across the roll. Gently press them into the rice.
Using a sharp, wet knife, cut the roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.
Serve the sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.4 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 5256 mg | 229% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.8 mcg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2348 mg | 50% | |
*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.
