High Protein Salmon and Avocado Sushi

Elevate your homemade sushi game with this High Protein Salmon and Avocado Sushi recipe—an irresistible combination of fresh flavors and nourishing ingredients. Perfectly seasoned sushi rice is paired with rich, sushi-grade salmon and creamy avocado, all wrapped snugly in crisp nori sheets. This recipe not only boasts a satisfying balance of textures but also delivers a protein-packed punch, making it both delicious and nutritious. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll master the art of rolling sushi at home in no time. Ideal for an impressive dinner party appetizer or a wholesome lunch, these sushi rolls are best served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for an authentic Japanese dining experience. Healthy, homemade, and bursting with flavor—this is sushi reimagined!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1.25 cups water
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 200 grams fresh salmon, sushi-grade
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 4 full nori sheets
• 0 to taste soy sauce
• 0 to taste wasabi
• 0 to taste pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Let it soak for 30 minutes if you have the time.

Step 3

Bring the rice to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until the water is absorbed.

Step 4

Remove the rice from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes to finish steaming.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice, using a rice paddle, then let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Slice the sushi-grade salmon into thin strips, approximately 1cm wide.

Step 7

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and carefully peel the skin. Slice the avocado into thin strips.

Step 8

Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and place a sheet of nori with the shiny side down.

Step 9

Spread about a 1/4 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1cm border on the top edge.

Step 10

Arrange strips of salmon and avocado horizontally across the middle of the rice.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep the roll tight. Seal the edge with a little water.

Step 12

Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into six even pieces. Clean the knife between cuts for neat slices.

Step 13

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 14

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(960.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1100.8

Total Fat 57.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 110mg	0%
Sodium 1653.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 96.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.7g
Protein 52.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1052IU	0%
Calcium 98.5mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 2018.0mg	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: 46.3%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 34.7%