Sugar-Free Maki Salmon

Elevate your sushi night with this vibrant and wholesome recipe for Sugar-Free Maki Salmon. Featuring tender sushi rice seasoned with just rice vinegar and salt, this recipe skips added sugars without compromising on authentic flavor. Fresh, omega-3-rich salmon fillet is paired with crunchy cucumber and creamy avocado, all wrapped snugly in nori sheets for a delightful balance of texture and taste. Perfectly suited for a low-sugar or health-conscious lifestyle, these sushi rolls are a breeze to make at home, thanks to step-by-step instructions. Serve alongside low-sodium soy sauce, spicy wasabi, and tangy pickled ginger for a light yet satisfying sushi experience. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a sushi night, these maki rolls deliver on nutrition, flavor, and style!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

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 Salt
• 200 grams Salmon fillet
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Avocado
• 4 sheets Nori sheets
• 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
• 2 tablespoons Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 3

Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and then stir in the rice vinegar and salt. Set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the rice cools, cut the salmon fillet into long, thin strips. Ensure your knife is sharp to achieve clean cuts.

Step 5

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin, julienne strips. Similarly, peel and thinly slice the avocado.

Step 6

Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread approximately 1/4 cup of the sushi rice over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.

Step 7

Arrange strips of salmon, cucumber, and avocado horizontally across the middle of the rice.

Step 8

Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori over the filling, pressing gently to secure. Continue rolling until the entire sheet is wrapped into a tight cylinder.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining nori sheets and filling.

Step 10

Use a sharp, wet knife to cut each roll into 6 to 8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp towel between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 11

Serve the Maki Salmon rolls with low-sodium soy sauce, wasabi paste, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1029.6

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.0g
Cholesterol 138mg	0%
Sodium 3343.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 64.6g	0%

Vitamin D 1096IU	0%
Calcium 116.2mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 1709.9mg	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: 43.3%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 31.5%