Homemade Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls

Servings: 6 Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
It's easy to make. Enjoy this tasty dish on its own, or serve it with a side of veggies or a salad for a complete meal.
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Salmon Roll Ingredients

These homemade salmon sushi rolls are surprisingly easy to make with sushi rice, rice wine vinegar, seaweed, wasabi paste, smoked salmon, a cucumber, and an avocado.

How to Make Salmon Rolls?

You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make salmon sushi at home:

1. Soak and cook the rice, then mix in the vinegar and cool in an even layer on a plate.

2. Assemble the sushi rolls based on the detailed recipe below.

3. Roll the sushi tightly and cut it into eight pieces.

What to Serve With Salmon Rolls?

Are you looking for serving inspiration for salmon sushi? Try one of these top-rated side dish ideas:

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Homemade Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
Cooking Temp: 30  °C Servings: 6 Calories: 291
Best Season: Winter, Summer, Suitable throughout the year

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How to Make Salmon Rolls?

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make salmon sushi at home:

1. Soak and cook the rice, then mix in the vinegar and cool in an even layer on a plate.

2. Assemble the sushi rolls based on the detailed recipe below.

3. Roll the sushi tightly and cut into eight pieces.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Soak rice for 4 hours. Drain rice and cook in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water. Rice must be slightly dry as vinegar will be added later.

  2. Step 2

    Immediately after rice is cooked, mix in rice wine vinegar; spread rice on a plate until completely cool.

  3. Step 3

    Place 1 sheet of seaweed on a bamboo mat; press a thin layer of cool rice on seaweed, leaving at least a 1/2 inch top and bottom edge of the seaweed uncovered. This is for easier sealing later. Dot some wasabi on rice; arrange smoked salmon, cucumber, and avocado on rice about 1 inch away from the bottom edge of seaweed.

  4. Step 4

    Slightly wet the top edge of seaweed; roll up tightly from the bottom to the top edge with the help of the bamboo mat. Cut salmon roll into 8 equal pieces and serve. Repeat for other rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 291kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 405mg17%
Potassium 323mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Protein 11g22%

Vitamin C 5 mg
Calcium 16 mg
Iron 3 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

When making smoked salmon sushi rolls, the quality of your ingredients is key. Since the smoked salmon is not cooked, choose high-quality, fresh cold-smoked salmon for the best flavor and safety. Preparing the sushi rice properly is crucial—rinse the rice several times to remove excess starch, then cook it and season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Make sure the rice cools to room temperature before assembling the rolls.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What kind of salmon should I use for smoked salmon sushi rolls?

Use high-quality cold-smoked salmon. It has a delicate texture and rich flavor that works perfectly in sushi. Make sure the salmon is fresh and from a reputable source to ensure safety.

Can I use hot-smoked salmon instead of cold-smoked?

Hot-smoked salmon is fully cooked and has a flaky texture, which is different from the smooth, silky texture of cold-smoked salmon. You can use it, but it will give a different taste and texture to your sushi rolls.

Do I need to cook the smoked salmon for sushi rolls?

No, smoked salmon used in sushi is not cooked further. Cold-smoked salmon is already cured and smoked at a low temperature, so it's ready to eat as is.

How do I prevent sushi rice from sticking to my hands?

Keep a small bowl of water nearby and dip your fingers in it while handling the rice. This will prevent the rice from sticking to your hands as you spread it on the nori (seaweed) sheet.

How do I store leftover smoked salmon sushi rolls?

If you have leftovers, wrap the sushi rolls tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate them. Consume within a day, but note that the texture may not be as fresh as when first made.

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  1. Sophie says:

    “These smoked salmon sushi rolls were a hit! So tasty and easy to make!”