Paleo Mackerel Nigiri

Elevate your sushi night with a healthy twist by making Paleo Mackerel Nigiri, a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional sushi. This recipe swaps out conventional rice for tender cauliflower rice, lightly seasoned with rice vinegar and sea salt for the perfect balance of tang and flavor. Fresh mackerel slices are paired with a dab of wasabi, then elegantly wrapped in nori sheets to create bite-sized, protein-packed nigiri. To complete the dish, a zesty dipping sauce made from coconut aminos and freshly grated ginger adds a vibrant finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this paleo-friendly sushi is perfect for impressing guests or adding variety to your weekly meal plan. Dive into this clean, nutrient-rich take on a sushi classic and enjoy guilt-free indulgence!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Mackerel fillets
• 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 1 sheet Nori seaweed sheets
• 1 small piece Fresh ginger

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the cauliflower rice. Wash the cauliflower florets, then pulse in a food processor until they reach a rice-like consistency.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Add the rice vinegar and sea salt to the cauliflower rice. Stir well to combine and remove from heat. Allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the cauliflower rice cools, prepare the mackerel. Slice the mackerel fillets into 1-inch wide, thin slices.

Step 5

Cut the nori sheet into small strips, roughly 1 inch by 3 inches, enough to wrap around the nigiri.

Step 6

With wet hands, shape about 1 tablespoon of the cooled cauliflower rice into an oval patty. Repeat to make additional pieces.

Step 7

Place a small dab of wasabi on top of each cauliflower rice oval. Lay a slice of mackerel over the wasabi.

Step 8

Wrap a strip of nori around the mackerel and cauliflower rice, sealing it by moistening the edge of the nori strip.

Step 9

Grate fresh ginger and mix with coconut aminos to serve as a dipping sauce.

Step 10

Arrange the nigiri on a platter and serve with additional wasabi and the ginger-coconut aminos dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(560.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	929.3

Total Fat 60.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 280mg	0%
Sodium 1437.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g	0%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Protein 78.7g	0%

Vitamin D 1440IU	0%
Calcium 78.8mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 1648.0mg	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: 59.9%

Protein: 34.4%

Carbs: 5.7%