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Spicy Salmon Sushi Rolls can be a simple fun mid-week pick-me-up or a takeout replacement for the weekend. The textures of creamy avocado, sticky sushi rice, crunchy nori sheets, and spicy salmon create a make-at-home sushi roll you’ll come back to time after time!
These Spicy Salmon Rolls feature cooked salmon seasoned with a spicy mixture, wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice. The combination of the rich, buttery flavor of the salmon and the kick of heat from the spicy seasoning creates the perfect balance of flavors. Between the adventurous nature of sushi, the creativity expressed in preparing them, and the flexible tastes and textures of sushi, you can’t go wrong with spicy salmon sushi rolls!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Explosion of Flavor: The combination of fresh salmon, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and spicy mayo creates a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds.
- It’s customizable: Easily adaptable to personal preferences, allowing for variations in ingredients and spice level.
- Restaurant-Quality at Home: Impress friends and family with homemade sushi rolls that rival those from your favorite sushi restaurant.
- Satisfying: Provides a satisfying meal or snack that’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients.
Salmon Sushi Ingredients
- Sushi rice: Adding rice vinegar and sugar takes short grain white rice from plain rice to sushi rice. Short grain white rice is stickier than long grain white rice because it has only one type of starch as opposed to two. Keep that in mind when making substitutions.
- Nori sheets: These are the seaweed wraps that make for an authentic sushi roll. You may be able to swap in rice paper or butter lettuce instead.
- Spicy sauce: Sriracha, mayo and lime juice make the sauce that takes this roll from mmm to mmm-hmmmm!!
- Seafood: Skinless, lightly cooked salmon and imitation crab provide the protein for the roll. You can certainly use real crab if you prefer.
- Additional filling: Avocado, cucumber and Furikake seasoning add authentic flavor and texture. Top with green onions for extra crunch.
How To Make Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll
Step 1: Prepare the rice. Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions and transfer it to a bowl. Add rice vinegar and sugar, mix well, and set it aside.
Step 2: Prepare the sauce and crab. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice, mixing well. Add half of the spicy mayo to the imitation crab and toss; set aside.
Step 3: Cook the salmon. Heat a medium skillet with oil, add the salmon, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
Step 4: Dress the nori sheets. On a sushi mat, place cling wrap and a nori sheet. Wet your hands with water and place the cooked sushi rice evenly above the nori sheet. Sprinkle furikake seasonings over it and flip it to the nori sheet side.
Step 5: Fill the sushi rolls. Arrange cucumber strips, salmon fingers, imitation crab mixture, and avocado slices on the bottom above the nori sheet. Tightly roll the sushi, forming a log.
Step 6: Slice and serve. Slice into small rolls about an inch thick. Serve the sushi roll with spicy mayo on the side and garnish with green onions.
Tips To Make This Recipe
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality salmon and ripe avocado are key to achieving the best flavor and texture.
- Keep Hands Moistened: Moisten your hands with water when working with sushi rice to prevent sticking.
- Slice with a Sharp Knife: Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the sushi rolls cleanly and evenly.
- Experiment with Fillings: Feel free to experiment with different fillings and sauces to create your own unique sushi rolls.
What to Serve with Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll
If you’re going to the effort to make sushi at home, you should go all the way and make it a meal! Serve steamed edamame or miso soup as an appetizer, followed by your spicy salmon sushi with a side of Asian cucumber salad or Japanese pickles. Sushi also make a great starter for meals like Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice, Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles, Chili Garlic Oil Noodles or Chinese Salt and Pepper Chicken.
Storing and Reheating
Storing: The sushi rolls can be kept for up to 24 hours in an airtight container in the fridge, but are best eaten immediately.
Freezing: It’s not recommended that you freeze sushi as the texture of the ingredients will change.
Alternative Methods
- Baked Sushi Rolls: For a twist on traditional sushi, bake the rolls in the oven until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Sushi Bowls: Instead of rolling, serve the sushi rice topped with the spicy salmon filling and additional toppings in a bowl format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rolling sushi properly takes practice, but the basic steps involve spreading a thin layer of sushi rice on a sheet of nori, adding your desired fillings in the center, and using a bamboo mat to tightly roll the sushi into a cylinder shape. It’s important to apply even pressure while rolling to ensure the ingredients stay together.
While sushi rolls are best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the ingredients ahead of time and assemble the rolls just before serving for optimal freshness.
Sushi rice is a specific type of short-grain rice that is seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, giving it a sticky texture and slightly sweet flavor.
More Sushi Recipes
Spicy Salmon Sushi Rolls is a deliciously spicy and flavorful twist on the classic Japanese favorite. It offers a delightful combination of flavor, texture, and visual appeal that makes them a beloved choice for sushi lovers and newcomers alike. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or main course, these rolls are sure to leave a lasting impression with their bold and satisfying taste.
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Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 oz salmon, cut into fingers without skin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 5 oz Imitation crab, chopped or shredded
- 1 medium avocados, sliced
- ½ medium English cucumber, cut into strips
- 4 nori sheets
- 2 tablespoons Furikake seasonings
- Chopped green onions, garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions and transfer it to a bowl. Add rice vinegar and sugar, mix well, and set it aside.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice, mixing well. Add half of the spicy mayo to the imitation crab and toss; set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet with oil, add the salmon, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, then transfer it to a plate.
- On a sushi mat, place cling wrap and a nori sheet. Wet your hands with water and place the cooked sushi rice evenly above the nori sheet. Sprinkle furikake seasonings over it and flip it to the nori sheet side.
- Arrange cucumber strips, salmon fingers, imitation crab mixture, and avocado slices on the bottom above the nori sheet. Tightly roll the sushi, forming a log.
- Slice into small rolls about an inch thick. Serve the sushi roll with spicy mayo on the side and garnish with green onions
Notes
- Use High-Quality Ingredients: Fresh, high-quality salmon and ripe avocado are key to achieving the best flavor and texture.
- Keep Hands Moistened: Moisten your hands with water when working with sushi rice to prevent sticking.
- Slice with a Sharp Knife: Use a sharp, wet knife to slice the sushi rolls cleanly and evenly.
- Experiment with Fillings: Feel free to experiment with different fillings and sauces to create your own unique sushi rolls.
