Keto Yellowtail Roll
Elevate your sushi night with this delectable Keto Yellowtail Roll, a satisfying low-carb twist on classic sushi rolls. Featuring tender, sashimi-grade yellowtail paired with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado, this recipe embraces fresh, vibrant flavors while staying keto-friendly. Wrapped in nutrient-rich nori and optionally complemented by keto-approved cream cheese, these rolls offer a perfect balance of texture and taste. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes and packed with umami, they’re garnished with sesame seeds and served alongside low-carb condiments like soy sauce or coconut aminos, wasabi, and sugar-free pickled ginger for an authentic sushi experience. Perfect for anyone following a ketogenic diet or seeking a quick, healthy seafood recipe, these rolls make an elegant appetizer or light meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 oz Yellowtail sashimi-grade fish
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 large Avocado
- 2 sheets Nori (seaweed) sheets
- 2 tbsp Cream cheese (optional, check for keto-friendly varieties)
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 0.5 tsp Wasabi paste
- 1 oz Pickled ginger (sugar-free if keto-compliant)
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Instructions
Start by preparing your ingredients. Slice the yellowtail sashimi-grade fish into thin, even strips. Peel the cucumber and cut into thin matchstick-sized strips. Remove the avocado pit and slice the avocado into thin slices.
Lay a sheet of nori (shiny side down) on a sushi rolling mat or a flat surface. If you don’t have a mat, you can use a piece of parchment paper.
Spread a thin layer of cream cheese across the lower third of the nori sheet. Skip this step if you prefer not to use cream cheese.
Place a few slices of yellowtail, cucumber, and avocado horizontally across the cream cheese layer (or at the edge of the nori if not using the cream cheese). Ensure the fillings are evenly distributed to make rolling easier.
Using the sushi mat or your hands, carefully roll the nori tightly into a cylinder, starting from the edge with the fillings. Apply gentle pressure to ensure the roll is firm and well-shaped.
Once the roll is complete, use a sharp knife to slice it into bite-sized pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.
Repeat the process with the second sheet of nori and the remaining ingredients.
Arrange the slices on a serving plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve alongside soy sauce (or coconut aminos), wasabi paste, and sugar-free pickled ginger as condiments.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.5 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2208 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.0 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1426 mg | 30% | |
*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.
