High Protein Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi-making skills with this High Protein Salmon Avocado Sushi Roll recipe, a delicious and nutritious take on homemade sushi. Packed with tender salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, these rolls deliver a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and protein in every bite. The sticky sushi rice, lightly seasoned with rice vinegar for that authentic Japanese taste, pairs beautifully with fresh nori sheets. Ideal for a quick, wholesome meal or an impressive appetizer, these rolls are surprisingly easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients. Serve them with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a dollop of wasabi for a traditional sushi experience. Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe is a protein-rich, flavorful delight that’s sure to satisfy sushi lovers of all kinds.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

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 teaspoon salt
• 6 ounces salmon fillet
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 4 sheets nori sheets
• 0 (for serving) soy sauce
• 0 (optional, for serving) pickled ginger
• 0 (optional, for serving) wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed sushi rice and 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a spatula, then let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Slice the 6-ounce salmon fillet into thin strips. Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it into thin strips. Slice 0.5 medium cucumber into julienne strips.

Step 8

Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on a bamboo sushi mat lined with plastic wrap.

Step 9

With wet hands, spread about 1/4 of the prepared sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 10

Arrange salmon strips, avocado slices, and cucumber strips horizontally across the center of the rice-covered nori.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi tightly from the bottom, applying gentle pressure to seal the edges.

Step 12

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 13

With a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 14

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1041.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1177.2

Total Fat 61.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
Cholesterol 117.4mg	0%
Sodium 2064.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.4g
Protein 56.5g	0%

Vitamin D 932.1IU	0%
Calcium 128.2mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 2267.1mg	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: 46.7%

Protein: 19.0%

Carbs: 34.4%