Salmon Sushi Roll

Elevate sushi night at home with this classic Salmon Sushi Roll recipe, a delightful blend of fresh, sashimi-grade salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, all wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori. Perfect for beginners and sushi enthusiasts alike, this step-by-step recipe guides you through mastering the art of rolling with a bamboo mat for professional-looking results. The combination of lightly sweetened rice with tangy rice vinegar and the melt-in-your-mouth texture of salmon creates a harmonious flavor explosion in every bite. Ready in under an hour and ideal for dinner parties, date nights, or simply treating yourself, these homemade sushi rolls are best served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a hint of wasabi for an authentic Japanese dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 8 ounces Fresh salmon (sashimi-grade)
• 4 pieces Nori (seaweed) sheets
• 1 large Avocado
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0 to taste Soy sauce
• 0 to taste Pickled ginger
• 0 to taste Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Combine the rinsed rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions. Alternatively, cook the rice in a pot on the stove following the package directions.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, stirring until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Allow to cool.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Gradually add the vinegar mixture, gently folding the rice with a wooden spoon or rice paddle. Let the rice cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Slice the salmon into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long.

Step 6

Peel and remove the pit of the avocado. Cut it into thin slices.

Step 7

Peel the cucumber and cut it into long, thin strips, removing any seeds.

Step 8

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and place a piece of plastic wrap over it. Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the plastic-covered mat.

Step 9

Wet your hands with water to prevent sticking and evenly spread about 3/4 cup of the prepared sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 10

Arrange a few strips of salmon, slices of avocado, and cucumber along the center of the rice.

Step 11

Using the bamboo mat as a guide, carefully roll up the sushi tightly, starting from the edge closest to you. Press the roll gently but firmly to seal.

Step 12

With a sharp knife, cut the roll into 6 to 8 pieces, cleaning the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean edges.

Step 13

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients to make additional rolls.

Step 14

Serve the salmon sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1922.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1619.5

Total Fat 61.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 124.7mg	0%
Sodium 7168.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 1192.9IU	0%
Calcium 299.4mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2876.9mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 18.6%

Carbs: 47.2%