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What is a Salmon Skin Roll?
A Salmon Skin Roll is a sushi dish composed of crispy, grilled salmon skin wrapped in sushi rice and nori (seaweed). It frequently includes cucumber, avocado, and a sweet or tangy sauce.
Why You’ll Love Salmon Skin Roll
Salmon skin is full of flavor and provides a satisfying crunch. This sushi roll mixes savory, crispy textures with fresh ingredients, resulting in a pleasant and fulfilling treat for sushi fans.
Salmon Skin Roll
Description
Salmon Skin Roll is a sushi favorite that combines the savory crunch of grilled salmon skin with soft sushi rice and crisp vegetables. Wrapped in nori, it's a delicious mix of textures and fresh flavors. This easy-to-make roll is perfect for sushi lovers looking for something unique and flavorful.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1
Make the sushi rice. Combine rice and water in a small saucepan Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and leave to cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for another 10 minutes. Heat rice vinegar, sugar, salt and sesame oil in a saucepan just until sugar is fully dissolved. Fluff cooked rice with a fork while stirring in the vinegar mixture. Set prepared sushi rice aside to cool.
Step 2
Next, prepare the salmon. Lightly season the salmon with salt and heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Lay the salmon skin side down. Allow to cook for 3-5 minutes or until skin is crisp. Take the salmon out of the pan and set on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Step 3
When cool enough to handle, flake the salmon flesh off of the skin. Reserve the skin for later. Blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a bowl. Fold in the salmon flakes and chopped spring onions.
Step 4
Make the rolls. Lay a sheet of nori on top of a sushi mat.Evenly spread about ¾ cup sushi rice on top of the nori. Lay a sheet of wax paper on top of the rice and flip over.
Step 5
Next, lay cucumber strips near one edge of the nori. Spoon some of the salmon and cream cheese mixture next to the cucumber.
Step 6
Lift one edge of the rolling mat and tightly roll up to the other end. Repeat for the remaining ingredients.
Step 7
Roll the salmon skin roll in toasted sesame seeds to coat the outside.
Step 8
Chop reserved salmon skin and toss with togarashi in a bowl.
Step 9
Slice each sushi roll into 6 pieces and transfer to a serving platter. Top with spiced salmon skin and serve with soy sauce and wasabi paste on the side. Enjoy!
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 512kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.6g40%
- Cholesterol 58.4mg20%
- Sodium 738.7mg31%
- Potassium 455.9mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 48.4g17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7g3%
- Sugars 7.7g
- Protein 20.4g41%
* 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
For the crispiest salmon skin, make sure it's thoroughly dried before grilling. You can enhance the flavor by brushing the skin with a light coating of soy sauce or teriyaki sauce before grilling. If you prefer a spicier kick, add a touch of wasabi or sriracha to your roll.
I never knew salmon skin could be so tasty in a roll!
Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—loved the salmon skin roll!