High Protein Temaki Sushi
Elevate your sushi night with this vibrant and nutrient-packed High Protein Temaki Sushi recipe, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal. Featuring delicate seared tuna, juicy cooked shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fluffy soy-seasoned egg strips wrapped in hand-held nori cones, this no-roll sushi alternative is as fun to make as it is to eat. With protein-rich ingredients and customizable fillings, each cone offers a fresh burst of flavor, balanced by perfectly seasoned sushi rice and tangy pickled ginger. Ideal for entertaining or a quick yet elegant dinner, these temaki sushi rolls allow everyone to get creative with their choices of fillings. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this recipe is a must-try for sushi lovers seeking a nutritious twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 whole Nori sheets
- 4 ounces Seared tuna (sliced thinly)
- 4 ounces Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 whole Avocado (sliced)
- 1 whole Cucumber (cut into thin strips)
- 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a rice cooker or a pot, combine the rinsed rice and 2.5 cups of water. Cook according to the rice cooker's instructions or bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes after cooking.
In a small saucepan, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat over low until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat. Fold the mixture into the cooked rice and let it cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, pour the egg mixture in, and spread it out evenly to cook a thin omelet. Once cooked, transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
Prepare the filling ingredients: slice the seared tuna, avocado, and cucumber into thin pieces, and arrange all the fillings, including shrimp, pickled ginger, and wasabi paste (if using), on a platter.
Cut the nori sheets in half to make rectangular pieces that are easy to roll.
To assemble the temaki, place one piece of nori shiny side down in one hand. With damp hands, take a small handful of cooled sushi rice and lightly press it onto one side of the nori, leaving about 1 inch of space at the top for sealing.
Add a small portion of your desired filling ingredients in a diagonal line across the rice (e.g., seared tuna, egg strips, avocado, and cucumber).
Starting from the bottom corner where the fillings are, roll the nori into a cone shape. Use a small piece of rice to 'glue' the open edge shut if needed.
Repeat with the remaining nori, rice, and fillings to make additional temaki. Serve immediately with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and additional wasabi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 833 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 4602 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.2 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 101.5 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 9.7 mcg | 49% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2406 mg | 51% | |
*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.
