Description
Gourmet Crunchy Salmon Roll delivers oceanic elegance with Japanese-inspired flair. Crisp textures and rich flavors invite you to savor each delectable bite of this culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound (0.5 lb) fresh salmon, sliced into strips
- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned
- 1 sheet nori (seaweed)
Complementary Ingredients:
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cucumber, julienned
- 1/4 cup tempura flakes (crispy bits)
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon spicy mayo (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Soy sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Position a nori sheet on a bamboo mat with the glossy side facing downward.
- Uniformly distribute sushi rice across the nori, maintaining a small bare margin near the top edge.
- Layer fresh salmon strips, creamy avocado slices, and crisp cucumber lengthwise along the bottom rice border.
- Gently but firmly compress the mat to create a tight cylindrical shape, ensuring uniform pressure throughout rolling.
- Moisten the exposed nori edge with water to create a secure seal and prevent unraveling.
- Generously coat the exterior of the roll with golden tempura flakes and sprinkle white sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Using a razor-sharp knife dipped in water, slice the roll into precise 1-inch segments to prevent rice from sticking.
- Optional: Drizzle spicy mayonnaise across the top for an extra flavor dimension.
- Plate alongside traditional soy sauce for dipping and immediate serving to maintain optimal temperature and crispness.
Notes
- Choosing salmon is crucial; opt for sushi-grade, fresh fish to ensure safe raw consumption and top-quality flavor.
- Wet your knife with water before slicing to prevent rice and ingredients from sticking, creating clean, precise cuts.
- Tempura flakes can be substituted with panko breadcrumbs or toasted sesame seeds for gluten-free or low-carb alternatives.
- Keep sushi rice at room temperature while preparing to maintain ideal texture and prevent clumping during rolling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg