High Protein Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll

Elevate your sushi night with this High Protein Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll, a bold and flavorful twist on the classic Japanese favorite. Packed with sushi-grade tuna and paired with creamy avocado and crisp cucumber, this recipe delivers a satisfying balance of textures. The highlight is a zesty spicy mayo made with low-fat mayonnaise and Sriracha, adding a kick to every bite. Coated with fluffy sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar and sprinkled with sesame seeds, these sushi rolls are rolled inside-out for that authentic restaurant-style finish. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and serves two generously. Pair it with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for the ultimate high-protein sushi experience at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Sushi-grade tuna
• 300 grams Cooked sushi rice
• 2 sheets Nori (seaweed sheets)
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (low-sodium)
• 0.5 Cucumber
• 0.5 Avocado
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons Optional pickled ginger (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the sushi rice by mixing the cooked rice with rice vinegar and gently fluffing it. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 2

Dice the sushi-grade tuna into small cubes and place in a bowl.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, mix the low-fat mayonnaise and Sriracha sauce to create a spicy mayo. Add the mixture to the tuna and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.

Step 4

Slice the cucumber and avocado into thin strips, ensuring they are the appropriate size to fit inside a sushi roll.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge uncovered to seal the roll later.

Step 7

Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the rice for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Flip the nori sheet so the rice faces down. On the uncovered nori side, place a line of spicy tuna mixture, along with a few strips of cucumber and avocado.

Step 9

Carefully roll the sushi using the bamboo mat, applying gentle but firm pressure to create a tight roll.

Step 10

Seal the roll by moistening the exposed edge of the nori with a bit of water and pressing it to close the roll securely.

Step 11

Use a sharp knife dipped in water to slice the sushi roll into 6-8 equal pieces, wiping the knife with a damp towel between cuts for clean slices.

Step 12

Repeat the process with the second nori sheet to create another roll.

Step 13

Serve the spicy tuna sushi rolls with soy sauce, wasabi paste, and optional pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(763.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	885.0

Total Fat 21.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 83.0mg	0%
Sodium 1875.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.0g
Protein 60.4g	0%

Vitamin D 136IU	0%
Calcium 79.6mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1633.8mg	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: 22.4%

Protein: 27.8%

Carbs: 49.8%