Salmon Sushi Recipe

By Snejana Andreeva

on Oct 22, 2021, Updated Feb 16, 2026

5 from 4 reviews
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Salmon Sushi Rolls

Think you need to love raw fish to enjoy sushi? Think again! This Salmon Sushi Recipe 🍣 is inspired by the Viral Sushi Bake that took TikTok by storm. The best part? You guessed it – no raw fish needed! These easy rolls are made with tender cooked salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and fresh ingredients for a delicious homemade twist anyone can enjoy ☺️.

Key Takeaways

  • This Salmon Sushi Recipe offers a delicious twist with cooked salmon, making it approachable for everyone.
  • You can prepare this recipe in just 10 minutes, perfect for busy days or quick cravings.
  • Customize your sushi by adding fillings like avocado, cucumber, or spicy mayo based on your preferences.
  • Pro tips include using parchment for rolling and keeping your hands damp to manage sticky rice.
  • Serve the sushi rolls with sides like Korean salad or Asian-style green beans for a complete meal.

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Why You’ll Love My Salmon Sushi Recipe

⏲️ Ready in Just 10 Minutes: This salmon sushi recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute cravings, or fun lunches.

🐠 No Raw Fish Required: Because this recipe uses cooked salmon, you don’t need to hunt down specialty sashimi-grade fish. It’s simple, accessible, and stress-free.

✨ Versatile and Customizable: Prefer traditional sushi? You can easily swap in sushi-grade salmon if you’d like. Add avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, or your favorite fillings to make it your own.

Nonna’s Tip 🍣

Don’t overload the roll. A thin layer of rice and filling will give you the prettiest slices and prevent the roll from splitting.

A hand with light gray nail polish holds a piece of sushi wrapped in seaweed with brown rice, vegetables, and sauce, over a white plate on a wood-textured surface.

Pro Tips for Rolling without a Mat

  • Use parchment: If you don’t have a bamboo mat, lay down a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap to roll everything up neatly.
  • Keep a bowl of water nearby: Sushi rice loves to stick. Lightly wet your hands before working with the rice so it doesn’t cling to your fingers.
  • Don’t overfill: It’s tempting to add lots of filling, but less is more. (And it prevents splitting.)
  • Slice with a damp knife: For clean cuts, wipe your knife with a damp towel between slices. This keeps the rice from sticking and gives you those beautiful, straight edges.

Variations and Substitutions for Salmon Sushi Recipe

  1. You can certainly use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
  2. Make these sushi rolls vegan by using tofu or a vegetable like 🍠 sweet potato instead of salmon, and using a vegan mayonnaise as well.
  3. Add more veggies, such as shredded carrot, 🥑 avocado or bell peppers.
  4. Make it traditional with sashimi grade salmon or tuna. However, be sure to purchase your sushi-grade fish from a trusted fishmonger and verify that it’s safe for raw consumption.
  5. Instead of sushi rice, feel free to use any type of short grain rice, or even jasmine rice 🍚.

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Common Questions

What type of rice is best for this Salmon Sushi recipe?

Sushi rice or short-grain rice work best for sushi rolls due to their sticky texture.

Can I make this recipe without seaweed?

If you don’t like seaweed, then you can use rice paper instead. Alternatively, you could simply serve the salmon and rice mixture as a deconstructed sushi bowl garnished with your favorite toppings.

Can I prepare the ingredients in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the cooked salmon and rice in advance. Store them in the refrigerator and then assemble the rolls just before serving.

Do I need a bamboo mat to roll the sushi?

Not at all! You can certainly roll this roll by hand. Wetting your hands slightly will help manage the sticky rice.

Can I make this recipe vegan?

Yes! Instead of salmon, you can make a vegan version by using tofu or a vegetable such as sweet potato. Additionally, you can swap in a vegan mayonnaise.

Can I add other fillings to these salmon sushi rolls?

You can absolutely have fun with these by adding fillings such as, shredded carrot, avocado or bell peppers.

5 from 4 reviews

Salmon Sushi Recipe

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No raw fish needed — just an easy salmon sushi recipe for fresh, flavorful rolls 🍣 made right at home.
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Makes: 1 roll
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 piece cooked salmon
  • ¾ cups cooked sushi rice
  • soy sauce, to taste
  • sriracha , optional
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, kewpie mayo or any
  • 3 slices cucumber
  • 1 sheet roasted seaweed, nori sheet

Instructions

  • Break up a piece of cooked salmon on a plate into small pieces and then place them in a large bowl. Next, add the cooked sushi rice to the bowl.
    A hand uses a fork to shred cooked salmon in a speckled beige bowl on a wooden surface.
  • Add Sriracha to taste, kewpie mayo, and a splash of soy sauce. Mix until combined.
    A bowl with shredded salmon and two rice balls, drizzled with yellow mayonnaise and red sriracha sauce, sits on a wooden surface. A green squeeze bottle dispenses sriracha over the dish.
  • Pour the contents onto the rough side of seaweed sheet and press with a spoon or hands, wetting hands if needed to prevent sticking. Place sliced cucumber down the center.
    Close-up of hands rolling sushi with a sheet of seaweed, a layer of rice and tuna mixture, and strips of cucumber on a wooden surface. Sunlight casts a warm glow on the scene.
  • Roll it up gently and cut into 8 sushi circles using a sharp knife.
    Close-up of hands rolling sushi with a bamboo mat, nori seaweed, and a rice filling on a wooden surface.
  • Enjoy with spicy mayo or unary sauce on top!
    A hand with light gray nail polish holds a piece of sushi wrapped in seaweed with brown rice, vegetables, and sauce, over a white plate on a wood-textured surface.

Nonna’s Notes

  • Prevent Sticky Rice: Keep your hands slightly damp when spreading the rice so it doesn’t stick to your fingers.
  • Don’t Overfill: A thin layer of rice and a modest amount of filling will make rolling easier and give you cleaner slices.
  • Clean Slices: Use a sharp knife and wipe it with a damp towel between cuts for neat, beautiful pieces.
  • Cooked or Raw Salmon: This recipe uses cooked salmon for convenience, but you can substitute sushi-grade salmon if preferred.
  • Customize the Fillings: Add avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, cream cheese, or any of your favorite sushi fillings.
  • Rice Variation: For best results, use seasoned sushi rice. In a pinch, short-grain rice works too.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Sushi Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 roll
Amount per Serving
Calories
494
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
 
166
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
915
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
 
222
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

5 from 4 votes

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9 Comments

  2. 5 stars
    (you left out instructions for cucumber)
    I loved this. Leftover salmon never tastes as good as fresh. I always have leftover rice. Was my rice as good as sushi rice – no, but it was good enough for a quick meal with leftovers. Thanks for the idea.

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    1. Thanks, Suzy! I’m so glad it worked for you! (I’ll check out the instructions for the cucumber – thanks for the heads up! 😉)

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  3. Hi Sneji,
    I’m trying to eat more fish (not a huge fan), but this looks really good. Quick question, could I used canned salmon in place of freshly cooked salmon?

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