Nut-Free Nigiri Salmon

Dive into the art of sushi-making with this simple yet elegant Nut-Free Nigiri Salmon recipe, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a gourmet experience at home. Featuring buttery fresh salmon atop perfectly seasoned sushi rice, this recipe brings the authentic flavors of Japanese cuisine to your kitchen without the worry of nut allergens. The sushi rice is delicately flavored with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, creating the ideal balance to complement the rich salmon. With clear step-by-step instructions, you'll master shaping rice mounds and slicing the salmon like a pro. Serve these nigiri beauties alongside soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for the ultimate nut-free sushi feast. Ready in just under an hour, this dish is ideal for dinner parties, appetizers, or even as a date-night activity.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Fresh salmon fillet, skinless
• 1 cup Sushi rice
• 1.25 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0 Soy sauce (for serving)
• 0 Wasabi (optional, for serving)
• 0 Pickled ginger (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Place the rinsed rice into a medium saucepan and add 1.25 cups of water.

Step 3

Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed.

Step 4

Remove the rice from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes to steam.

Step 5

While the rice is resting, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked rice to a large bowl and gently fold in the vinegar mixture with a wooden spatula. Be careful not to mash the rice.

Step 7

Allow the seasoned rice to cool to room temperature, covering it with a clean cloth to prevent it from drying out.

Step 8

Slice the fresh salmon fillet into thin, even slices approximately 1/4 inch thick and 2 inches long, suitable for placing over rice.

Step 9

With damp hands, form small, oval-shaped mounds of rice, roughly the size of two small bites, about 1 tablespoon of rice each.

Step 10

Gently place a slice of salmon over each rice mound, pressing lightly to adhere.

Step 11

Repeat the rice shaping and salmon placing with the remaining rice and fish.

Step 12

Arrange the formed nigiri on a platter and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.4 grams (874.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	995

Total Fat 39.70g	51%
Saturated Fat 9.40g	47%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 165mg	55%
Sodium 3808mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 80.10g	29%
Dietary Fiber 1.10g	4%
Total Sugars 14.10g
Protein 67.60g	135%

Vitamin D 1578IU	7890%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 1294mg	28%

*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: 37.7%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 33.8%