Heart-Healthy Inside-Out Sushi Roll with Salmon

Delight your taste buds with this Heart-Healthy Inside-Out Sushi Roll with Salmon, a vibrant, nutrient-packed take on traditional sushi. Featuring tender slices of omega-3-rich salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, this recipe flips the script with rice on the outside, gently toasted sesame seeds adding a subtle nuttiness. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice serves as the base, while a light touch of wasabi and low-sodium soy sauce ensures every bite is bursting with balanced flavor. This easy-to-follow recipe is as visually stunning as it is good for your heart, making it a delicious and wholesome choice for sushi lovers. Perfect for date nights or light meals, this homemade sushi is ready to impress in just under an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 pieces Nori sheets
• 4 ounces Salmon, thinly sliced
• 0.5 whole Avocado, sliced
• 0.25 whole Cucumber, julienned
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi
• 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 3

Cover the saucepan and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice to a wooden or plastic bowl and fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over it.

Step 8

Lay a nori sheet, shiny side down, on top of the plastic wrap.

Step 9

With wet hands, spread half of the rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.

Step 10

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rice and gently press them in.

Step 11

Carefully flip the nori sheet over so that the rice is facing down on the plastic wrap.

Step 12

Place half the salmon slices, avocado slices, and cucumber julienne across the bottom third of the nori.

Step 13

Using the bamboo mat and plastic wrap, roll the sushi away from you, keeping it tight as you go.

Step 14

Press the mat firmly to seal the edges, forming a neat roll. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make a second roll.

Step 15

With a sharp knife, slice the rolls into 6 pieces each.

Step 16

Serve with wasabi and low-sodium soy sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(827.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772.1

Total Fat 29.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 73.4mg	0%
Sodium 3305.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 44.7g	0%

Vitamin D 596.3IU	0%
Calcium 248.3mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 1114.3mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 22.8%

Carbs: 43.0%