High Protein Temaki Salmon
Elevate your sushi night with this High Protein Temaki Salmon recipe, a perfect balance of nutritious ingredients and bold flavors. Featuring tender sushi-grade salmon, protein-packed quinoa, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in a toasted nori cone, this recipe is a delicious twist on traditional hand-rolled sushi. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, these hand rolls are customizable and ideal for a light meal or party platter. Topped with green onions, sesame seeds, and a touch of wasabi, each bite is a burst of freshness and umami. Served with low-sodium soy sauce and pickled ginger, these high-protein temaki rolls are not only healthy but also irresistibly flavorful, making them a must-try for sushi aficionados and health-conscious eaters alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Sushi-grade salmon
- 200 grams Cooked quinoa
- 6 pieces Nori sheets
- 1 medium (sliced) Avocado
- 0.5 medium (cut into matchsticks) Cucumber
- 30 ml Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 5 grams Wasabi
- 30 grams Pickled ginger
- 2 stalks (thinly sliced) Green onion
- 10 grams Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Prepare the quinoa: If not already cooked, rinse 100 grams (uncooked) quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Cook it following the package instructions. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
2. Slice the salmon: Using a sharp knife, slice the sushi-grade salmon into thin, bite-sized strips.
3. Prep the vegetables: Slice the avocado into thin strips and cut the cucumber into matchsticks. Thinly slice the green onions.
4. Toast the nori sheets (optional): Wave the nori sheets over a low flame or heat source for a few seconds to make them more pliable and enhance their flavor.
5. Assemble the temaki: Lay one nori sheet, shiny side down, on a clean, dry surface. Place 2-3 tablespoons of cooked quinoa on one side of the nori, gently spreading it out. Add a few strips of salmon, some avocado, cucumber, and a pinch of green onion.
6. Add flavor: Sprinkle a small amount of sesame seeds over the filling. Optionally, add a pea-sized amount of wasabi for a spicy kick.
7. Roll the temaki: Fold the nori over the filling at an angle to form a cone shape. Use a drop of water to seal the edge of the nori.
8. Repeat the process: Continue assembling and rolling until all the ingredients are used.
9. Serve: Arrange the temaki rolls on a serving plate. Serve with low-sodium soy sauce, pickled ginger, and extra wasabi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1045 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1574 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.0 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 60.3 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2603 mg | 55% | |
*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.
