Classic Salmon Sushi Rolls

Delight in the art of homemade sushi with these Classic Salmon Sushi Rolls, a perfect fusion of fresh sashimi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber wrapped in tender sushi rice and nori. This recipe guides you step-by-step to create authentic Japanese rolls, highlighting key techniques like seasoning the perfectly cooked rice with a tangy mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. The result is a balanced, restaurant-quality sushi experience right in your kitchen. These rolls are ideal for sushi enthusiasts, dinner parties, or even a fun weekend project, complete with serving suggestions like soy sauce and a touch of wasabi for that irresistible kick. Perfect for sharing, this recipe makes four servings of beautifully rolled sushi sure to impress any crowd!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 8 ounces Fresh salmon (sashimi-grade)
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 0.5 whole Cucumber
• 1 whole Avocado
• 2 teaspoons Wasabi paste
• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and 2.5 cups of water in a rice cooker. Cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Set aside.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Cut the fresh salmon into thin strips, approximately 1/2 inch wide.

Step 6

Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, and cut it into thin strips.

Step 7

Peel and pit the avocado. Cut into thin strips similar to the size of the cucumber.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi rolling mat on a flat surface and lay a nori sheet, shiny side down, on the mat.

Step 9

Slightly moisten your hands with water to prevent sticking and spread approximately 1/2 cup of prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch margin at the top.

Step 10

Spread a thin line of wasabi across the rice, in the center.

Step 11

Arrange a line of salmon strips, cucumber, and avocado over the wasabi line.

Step 12

Using the mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, pressing gently to ensure a tight roll.

Step 13

Seal the edge by moistening the bare edge of the nori with a little water and pressing to close.

Step 14

Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. To prevent rice sticking, clean the knife with a damp cloth between slices.

Step 15

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.

Step 16

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce and additional wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1682.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1492.9

Total Fat 54.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 124.7mg	0%
Sodium 5304.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 178.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.5g	0%
Total Sugars 30.4g
Protein 68.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1192.9IU	0%
Calcium 155.8mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2365.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.3%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 48.2%