Mediterranean Diet Yellowtail Hand Roll
Dive into a fusion of Mediterranean flavors with the Yellowtail Hand Roll, a light, nutritious recipe perfect for fans of sushi-inspired cuisine. This dish blends the heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean diet—featuring marinated yellowtail infused with zesty lemon, fragrant garlic, and extra-virgin olive oil—with the delicate texture of quinoa for a wholesome twist. Layers of crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and bursts of cherry tomatoes nestle beautifully in nori sheets, creating a handheld culinary experience that's both fresh and satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley and sealed in a convenient cone shape, these vibrant hand rolls are ideal for impressing guests or enjoying as a quick, no-cook meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's the ultimate showcase of Mediterranean and Japanese-inspired flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Yellowtail fillet
- 4 sheets Nori sheets
- 1 cup Quinoa (cooked and cooled)
- 1 medium Cucumber (thinly sliced into matchsticks)
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
- 8 pieces Cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 medium Lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 small Garlic clove (minced)
Instructions
Thinly slice the yellowtail fillet into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
In the bowl with the yellowtail, add the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the yellowtail is well-coated in the marinade. Set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Lay out a nori sheet with the shiny side down and the shorter edge facing you.
Spread about 1/4 cup of cooked and cooled quinoa on the bottom half of the nori sheet, leaving about 2 cm of space near the edge for rolling.
Layer a few slices of cucumber, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on top of the quinoa. Be careful not to overfill the roll.
Add some marinated yellowtail pieces on top of the vegetables, followed by a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Carefully roll the nori sheet into a cone shape, ensuring the filling stays securely inside. Use a small dab of water on the edge of the nori to seal the roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make four hand rolls in total.
Serve immediately with a side of lemon wedges for extra brightness if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.6 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1386 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 68.1 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.0 mcg | 50% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2910 mg | 62% | |
*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.
