Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll
Dive into the refreshing world of Japanese cuisine with this easy-to-follow Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll recipe! Perfect for sushi lovers, these rolls are filled with tender, melt-in-your-mouth fresh salmon and creamy ripe avocado, all wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori sheets. Crafted using a bamboo sushi mat, this dish brings the art of sushi-making right to your kitchen, offering a flavorful balance of savory and mildly sweet notes thanks to the traditional rice vinegar seasoning. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a homemade sushi experience. Pair with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a touch of wasabi for an authentic and irresistible finish. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned chef, these Salmon Avocado Sushi Rolls are a must-try for any sushi enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams fresh salmon fillet
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 4 pieces nori sheets
- 1 for serving soy sauce
- 1 for serving pickled ginger
- 1 for serving wasabi
Instructions
Start by rinsing the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain the rice using a sieve.
Combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water in a rice cooker or a pot on the stove. If using a rice cooker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.
Once the rice is cooked, let it sit covered for about 10 minutes off the heat to finish steaming.
In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently while stirring until the sugar and salt have dissolved completely.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large mixing bowl or a wooden sushi rice container. Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the rice and gently fold the rice using a wooden spoon or paddle, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the vinegar mixture. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
Carefully slice the salmon fillet into thin strips, about 1 cm (0.4 inches) wide.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into strips of similar size to the salmon.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay one sheet of nori on top shiny side down.
With wet hands to prevent sticking, spread about 3/4 cup of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 2 cm (0.8 inches) border at the top edge.
Arrange a few strips of salmon and avocado lengthwise across the center of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge closest to you and start rolling the sushi tightly, keeping the filling in place. Continue rolling until the roll is complete and gently press along the roll to seal.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets, rice, salmon, and avocado.
Using a sharp knife dipped in water, slice each roll into 6-8 bite-sized pieces.
Serve the salmon avocado sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.6 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 122 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 2859 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.0 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 65.3 g | 131% | |
| Vitamin D | 18.5 mcg | 93% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2159 mg | 46% | |
*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.
