Low Sodium Temaki Salmon

Meet your new favorite sushi at home: Low Sodium Temaki Salmon, a health-conscious twist on the classic hand roll. This recipe combines the velvety richness of sushi-grade salmon with crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and crunchy carrot, all wrapped snugly in low-sodium nori sheets. The seasoned sushi rice—delicately flavored with rice vinegar, a hint of sugar, and an optional salt substitute—adds the perfect balance to every bite. With toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness and a light dip in low-sodium soy sauce, these hand rolls are fresh, flavorful, and utterly satisfying. Quick to prepare and customize, this dish is ideal for a fun, hands-on dinner or a light, nutrient-packed appetizer. Healthy, low in sodium, and bursting with Japanese-inspired flavors, these temaki rolls make sushi night both guilt-free and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt substitute (optional, low sodium version)
• 8 ounces Fresh salmon (sushi-grade)
• 4 sheets Nori seaweed sheets (low sodium, unsalted if available)
• 1 small Cucumber
• 1 medium Avocado
• 1 small Carrot
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce for dipping (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the washed rice and 1.25 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Once cooked, let the rice rest for 10 minutes covered. Transfer it to a large bowl and let it cool slightly.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt substitute (if using) until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the warm rice using a cutting motion to avoid mashing the grains. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.

Step 5

Slice the salmon into thin strips or small rectangular pieces suitable for rolling. Ensure you are using sushi-grade salmon.

Step 6

Peel and slice the cucumber, avocado, and carrot into thin julienne strips.

Step 7

Cut the nori sheets in half to create smaller pieces suitable for hand rolls.

Step 8

To assemble the temaki, place a halved nori sheet in one hand, shiny side down. Spread a small amount of seasoned rice on one side of the nori, leaving about an inch at the edges.

Step 9

Layer a few strips of salmon, cucumber, avocado, and carrot diagonally across the rice. Sprinkle with a small pinch of toasted sesame seeds.

Step 10

Carefully fold the nori into a cone shape, sealing the edge with a grain of rice to keep it closed. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Step 11

Serve immediately with an optional side of low sodium soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1093.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1135.3

Total Fat 59.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 124.7mg	0%
Sodium 1199.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 89.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 61.0g	0%

Vitamin D 1192.9IU	0%
Calcium 170.8mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 2368.1mg	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: 46.9%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 31.6%