Yellowtail Roll
Dive into the exquisite flavors of a homemade Yellowtail Roll, a Japanese-inspired sushi recipe that combines tender yellowtail fillet, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber all wrapped in a sheet of nori and perfectly seasoned sushi rice. This recipe is a delightful mix of textures and tastes, with the subtle sweetness of rice vinegar paired against the fresh, buttery notes of yellowtail and avocado. Crafted using traditional sushi rolling techniques, it's ideal for sushi lovers looking to bring restaurant-quality rolls to their own kitchen. Ready in under an hour, this Yellowtail Roll pairs beautifully with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a spicy touch of wasabi for an unforgettable dining experience. Perfect for a dinner date or a small gathering, these rolls promise to impress!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces yellowtail fillet
- 0.5 avocado
- 0.25 cucumber
- 2 nori sheets
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon pickled ginger
- 1 teaspoon wasabi
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt until the sugar dissolves.
Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gradually fold in the vinegar mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
Slice the 4-ounce yellowtail fillet into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
Peel and pit the half avocado, then cut it into thin slices.
Peel the cucumber and cut it into thin strips, roughly the length of the avocado slices.
Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat.
Wet your hands to prevent rice from sticking. Take half of the prepared sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Arrange half of the yellowtail, avocado slices, and cucumber strips in a line along the bottom edge of the rice.
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, pressing gently to form a tight cylinder. Moisten the exposed edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.
Repeat the process to make the second roll.
With a sharp knife that's been lightly moistened with water, cut each roll into 6-8 pieces.
Serve the yellowtail rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.6 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2009 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1115 mg | 24% | |
*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.
