Low Sodium Aburi Salmon Sushi

Savor the delicate, smoky charm of Low Sodium Aburi Salmon Sushi—an effortlessly elegant dish that brings a healthier twist to Japanese cuisine. This recipe features buttery slices of salmon lightly seared with a cooking torch for that signature aburi effect, perfectly balanced atop tender, vinegared sushi rice with just a touch of low sodium soy sauce. Garnished with fresh green onion and served alongside tangy pickled ginger, this sushi is a delightful fusion of flavor and texture. Perfect for any sushi lover, this recipe minimizes salt without compromising taste, making it a guilt-free indulgence for your next dinner party or at-home sushi night.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 200 grams Salmon fillet
• 1 unit Cooking torch
• 1 stalk Green onion
• 1 teaspoon Low sodium soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Wasabi
• 10 grams Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed sushi rice with 1.25 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gently fold the vinegar mixture into the warm rice using a wooden spatula. Be careful not to mash the rice.

Step 6

Allow the rice to cool to room temperature by spreading it out on a tray and covering it with a damp cloth.

Step 7

Slice the salmon fillet into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 8

Use a cooking torch to lightly sear one side of each salmon slice until slightly charred for the aburi effect. Set aside.

Step 9

Finely chop the green onion and set aside.

Step 10

Wet your hands with a small amount of water to prevent sticking, then shape small portions of the sushi rice into bite-sized ovals.

Step 11

Place a slice of seared salmon on top of each rice oval, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 12

Drizzle a small amount of low sodium soy sauce over each piece of sushi.

Step 13

Garnish the top with chopped green onion.

Step 14

Serve the low sodium aburi salmon sushi with a small dollop of wasabi and a few slices of pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	862.4

Total Fat 37.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 138mg	0%
Sodium 1479.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 57.1g	0%

Vitamin D 1096IU	0%
Calcium 69.8mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1056.7mg	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: 40.3%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 32.4%