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Salmon Sushi Rolls: Easy Homemade Recipe Guide


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 53 minute
  • Yield: 2 rolls (about 12 pieces) 1x

Description

Enjoy fresh, restaurant-quality salmon sushi rolls made right in your kitchen! With tender salmon, creamy avocado, and perfectly seasoned rice, these rolls are easy to make and packed with flavor—ideal for sushi lovers of all skill levels.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned

  • 2 nori sheets (seaweed)

  • 4 oz fresh sushi-grade salmon, sliced thin

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced

  • 1/4 cucumber, julienned

  • Soy sauce, for serving

  • Wasabi and pickled ginger (optional)


Instructions

  • Prepare rice: Cook sushi rice and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.

  • Lay it out: Place a nori sheet on a bamboo mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of rice over it.

  • Add fillings: Arrange salmon, avocado, and cucumber in a line on the bottom third.

  • Roll it up: Use the mat to roll tightly. Seal the edge with a dab of water.

  • Slice and serve: Cut into bite-size pieces with a sharp, wet knife. Serve with soy sauce.

Notes

  • Chill your knife for cleaner cuts.

  • Use plastic wrap over the bamboo mat to prevent sticking.

  • Always use sushi-grade raw salmon to ensure safety.

  • For variety, add cream cheese or swap salmon for smoked salmon.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes |
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 14g