Delicious Salmon Sushi Recipe
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of homemade salmon sushi, where silky sushi-grade salmon meets perfectly seasoned rice wrapped in high-quality nori. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its vibrant presentation. With endless customization options, you can enjoy a culinary adventure right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (seasoned)
- 8 oz sushi-grade salmon, sliced into thin strips
- 4 nori sheets
- Wasabi (to taste)
- Pickled ginger (for serving)
- Low-sodium soy sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved; fold into cooked rice gently.
- Lay a nori sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat; spread an even layer of rice over three-quarters of the sheet.
- Add salmon strips and desired fillings (e.g., wasabi or cucumber) across the rice section.
- Roll carefully using the mat, applying gentle pressure; slice into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife dipped in water.
- Serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg