Salmon Sushi Roll
Bring the art of sushi-making into your kitchen with this vibrant and flavorful **Salmon Sushi Roll** recipe! Crafted with tender sashimi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber, each bite is a perfect harmony of textures and flavors. The recipe starts with perfectly seasoned sushi rice, delicately flavored with a blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt for an authentic base. Rolled with nori sheets on a bamboo mat and sliced into elegant pieces, these sushi rolls are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Whether you're a sushi enthusiast or a beginner in Japanese cuisine, this recipe makes the process approachable and fun. Serve your homemade sushi with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a dollop of wasabi for a restaurant-quality experience that will impress friends and family alike. Perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or a creative gathering, this dish lets you celebrate fresh ingredients and customizable fillings with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sushi rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 8 ounces Fresh salmon (sashimi-grade)
- 4 pieces Nori (seaweed) sheets
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 medium Cucumber
- to taste Soy sauce
- to taste Pickled ginger
- to taste Wasabi
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, cook the rice in a pot on the stove following the package directions.
While the rice is cooking, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Allow to cool.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Gradually add the vinegar mixture, gently folding the rice with a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
Slice the salmon into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long.
Peel and remove the pit of the avocado. Cut it into thin slices.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into long, thin strips, removing any seeds.
Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over it. Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic-covered mat.
Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and evenly spread about 3/4 cup of the prepared sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Arrange a few strips of salmon, slices of avocado, and cucumber along the center of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat as a guide, carefully roll up the sushi tightly, starting from the edge closest to you. Press the roll gently but firmly to seal.
With a sharp knife, cut the roll into 6 to 8 pieces, cleaning the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean edges.
Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients to make additional rolls.
Serve the salmon sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 61.1 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 7169 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 74.9 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.8 mcg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2877 mg | 61% | |
*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.
