Salmon and Avocado Sushi
Elevate your homemade sushi game with this vibrant and flavorful Salmon and Avocado Sushi recipe! Perfect for beginners and sushi enthusiasts alike, this recipe showcases the perfect balance of creamy avocado, rich sushi-grade salmon, and perfectly seasoned sushi rice, all wrapped in crisp nori sheets. With step-by-step instructions, including tips for rolling the sushi using a bamboo mat and achieving clean, restaurant-quality cuts, this dish is as fun to make as it is to eat. Serve your sushi with classic accompaniments like soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an authentic dining experience right at home. Whether you're hosting a party or indulging in a sushi night, this recipe guarantees fresh, vibrant flavors with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets nori sheets
- 200 grams fresh salmon, sushi-grade
- 1 avocado
- for serving soy sauce
- for serving wasabi
- for serving pickled ginger
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan. If using a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it steam for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently stir this mixture into the cooked rice, and let it cool to room temperature.
While the rice cools, slice the salmon into thin strips and peel and slice the avocado.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and cover it with plastic wrap. Lay one nori sheet, shiny side down, on the mat.
With wet fingers to prevent sticking, spread a thin, even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch of the top edge of the nori uncovered.
Place a few salmon strips and avocado slices along the center of the rice-covered nori.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge nearest you and roll the nori over the filling, pressing gently but firmly. Continue rolling until the free edge of the nori seals the roll. Apply gentle pressure to form a firm roll.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets, rice, salmon, and avocado.
With a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts.
Serve the sushi with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 1677 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.5 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.2 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.3 mcg | 132% | |
| Calcium | 106 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1835 mg | 39% | |
*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.
