Keto Sushi Nigiri

Elevate your sushi game with this irresistible Keto Sushi Nigiri recipe, a low-carb twist on a beloved classic. Instead of traditional rice, cauliflower rice is transformed into a sticky, flavorful base with the help of cream cheese, rice vinegar, and a touch of sea salt to perfectly mimic the texture of sushi rice. Topped with fresh, sashimi-grade salmon and tuna, and optionally secured with a thin strip of nori, each piece is a bite of pure indulgence. Garnished with a dollop of wasabi, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and served alongside soy sauce or coconut aminos, this recipe is perfect for sushi lovers seeking a ketogenic-friendly option. Quick to prepare and packed with freshness and flavor, it’s a stunning dish for date nights, dinner parties, or simply treating yourself to an exquisite low-carb meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cauliflower rice
• 2 tablespoons Cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 sheet Nori sheet
• 6 slices Fresh sashimi-grade salmon
• 6 slices Fresh sashimi-grade tuna
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Place the cauliflower rice into the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender but not mushy.

Step 2

Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice to a mixing bowl. Stir in the cream cheese, rice vinegar, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is sticky, resembling sushi rice. Let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Cut the nori sheet into thin strips, approximately 1-inch wide. These will be used to secure the fish onto the nigiri later.

Step 4

Using clean hands, take about 1 tablespoon of the cauliflower rice mixture and shape it into an oval or rectangular mound, about 2 inches long. Repeat this process until all the rice mixture has been used.

Step 5

Place a slice of salmon or tuna on top of each cauliflower rice mound. If desired, wrap a strip of nori around the middle of the nigiri to hold the fish in place.

Step 6

Arrange the completed nigiri on a serving platter. Garnish with a small dollop of wasabi on top of each piece and sprinkle sesame seeds for added flavor.

Step 7

Serve the nigiri with soy sauce or coconut aminos for dipping, along with pickled ginger and additional wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(824.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1054.7

Total Fat 52.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 243.3mg	0%
Sodium 3181.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 120.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1546.8IU	0%
Calcium 150.8mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 2047.7mg	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: 45.5%

Protein: 46.3%

Carbs: 8.2%