High Protein Salmon Nigiri
Elevate your sushi night with this High Protein Salmon Nigiri recipe, a perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and elegance. Featuring tender, melt-in-your-mouth salmon slices atop perfectly seasoned sushi rice, this Japanese-inspired dish is packed with protein and makes an ideal choice for a wholesome, satisfying meal. With the option to lightly sear the salmon for added depth or include creamy avocado for a touch of richness, this recipe is as customizable as it is delicious. Garnished with black sesame seeds and served alongside soy sauce and pickled ginger, these homemade nigiri are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the art of sushi into your kitchen—perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a restaurant-quality dish at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces salmon filet
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger
- 1 optional, sliced avocado
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rinsed rice and 1.5 cups of water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
While the rice is resting, in a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold the vinegar mixture into the rice without smashing it. Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature.
Slice the salmon filet into thin, even slices about 1/4 inch thick. Aim for pieces approximately 2x1 inches to fit neatly over the rice.
Optionally, lightly sear the salmon slices in a non-stick pan over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side to enhance flavor and texture.
With moistened hands, take about 2 tablespoons of the seasoned rice and form it into an oval ball, roughly the size of a large walnut, ensuring a firm pat.
Place a dab of wasabi on each rice oval, then press a slice of salmon gently on top.
For additional flavor, consider placing a thin slice of avocado under the salmon, if using.
Repeat the process with the remaining rice and salmon slices.
Garnish each nigiri with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.
Serve immediately with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2420 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 95.6 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 31.5 mcg | 157% | |
| Calcium | 134 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1813 mg | 39% | |
*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.
