Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll
Delight your taste buds with our Mediterranean Diet Avocado and Crab Sushi Roll, an inventive fusion of Japanese technique and Mediterranean flavors. This recipe features tender sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar and a touch of sweetness, rolled with fresh avocado, crisp cucumber, and luscious lump crab meat delicately mixed with olive oil and fragrant dill. A hint of lemon juice brightens the flavors, while a sprinkle of sesame seeds adds a nutty crunch to every bite. These vibrant sushi rolls come together in under an hour, making them a perfect light lunch, appetizer, or creative dinner option. Plus, they’re a delicious way to enjoy sushi with a Mediterranean twist—perfect for seafood lovers seeking a healthy, omega-3-rich meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sushi rice
- 1.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Avocado
- 200 grams Fresh lump crab meat
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.
In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until the sugar is dissolved.
Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a large baking sheet and drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice. Gently fold to combine and let it cool to room temperature.
While the rice cools, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Gently mix the crab meat with the olive oil and finely chopped fresh dill.
Cut the cucumber into thin matchstick-sized strips.
Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.
Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of nori uncovered on one edge.
Arrange a row of avocado, crab mixture, and cucumber along the center of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi, pressing gently but firmly to shape. Moisten the uncovered edge of the nori with a bit of water to seal the roll.
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.
With a sharp knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife blade with a damp cloth after each cut to keep edges clean.
Serve the rolls sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
899 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1324 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1641 mg | 35% | |
*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.
