Nigiri Salmon

Elevate your sushi night with Nigiri Salmon, a classic Japanese delicacy that combines tender sushi-grade salmon with perfectly seasoned sushi rice. This recipe highlights the artful balance of flavors and textures, featuring vinegared rice that's gently shaped by hand and topped with thin, velvety slices of fresh salmon. A touch of wasabi adds a subtle kick, while soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side complete this authentic experience. Ready in under an hour, this elegant dish is ideal for impressing dinner guests or enjoying a homemade sushi treat. Perfect for fans of Japanese cuisine, this easy-to-follow Nigiri Salmon recipe is your gateway to restaurant-quality sushi at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Sushi rice
• 360 milliliters Water
• 60 milliliters Rice vinegar
• 25 grams Sugar
• 5 grams Salt
• 200 grams Fresh salmon, sushi-grade
• 30 milliliters Soy sauce
• 10 grams Wasabi
• 50 grams Pickled ginger

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

Step 2

Combine the rinsed sushi rice and water in a rice cooker. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions.

Step 3

While the rice cooks, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl. Gradually fold in the vinegar mixture using a wooden spatula. Mix gently to avoid crushing the rice grains.

Step 5

Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature by spreading it out in the bowl.

Step 6

Slice the sushi-grade salmon into thin, even slices approximately 5cm wide and 2cm tall.

Step 7

Wet your hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking, and take about 20 grams of sushi rice in your palm.

Step 8

Gently form the rice into small, oblong balls. Repeat until all the rice is shaped.

Step 9

Place a slice of salmon over each rice ball, pressing gently to adhere. Optionally, add a small dab of wasabi between the salmon and rice for extra flavor.

Step 10

Serve the nigiri salmon with soy sauce, additional wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1048.1 grams (1048.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1006

Total Fat 27.90g	36%
Saturated Fat 6.50g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Sodium 3730mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 127.90g	47%
Dietary Fiber 3.60g	13%
Total Sugars 26.20g
Protein 53.00g	106%

Vitamin D 1052IU	5260%
Calcium 110mg	8%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1033mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 21.8%

Carbs: 52.5%