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Salmon Nigiri Sushi

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Simple and elegant salmon nigiri sushi with seasoned rice and fresh salmon, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 8 ounces fresh salmon
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • soy sauce for serving
  • wasabi optional


Instructions

  1. Cook sushi rice and keep warm.
  2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the rice.
  3. Let rice cool slightly.
  4. Slice salmon thinly.
  5. Shape rice into small ovals.
  6. Place salmon slices on top.
  7. Serve with soy sauce and optional wasabi.

Notes

  • Use sushi grade salmon.
  • Keep hands damp when shaping rice.
  • Serve fresh for best quality.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg