Asian Salmon Rolls Recipe

Name: Asian Salmon Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry; 2 tablespoons white miso paste; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 pound skinless wild salmon fillet, sliced lengthwise into 4 pieces; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi paste; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 avocado; 4 club rolls or other sub rolls, split open; 2 cups watercress, tough stems removed; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; Kosher salt; 1/2 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry
2 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 pound skinless wild salmon fillet, sliced lengthwise into 4 pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 avocado
4 club rolls or other sub rolls, split open
2 cups watercress, tough stems removed
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Kosher salt
1/2 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1
Whisk the mirin, miso paste, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water in a large shallow dish; stir in the sesame seeds.
2
Add the salmon, turning to coat; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
3
Whisk the mayonnaise, wasabi paste and lemon juice in a bowl.
4
Dice the avocado and stir it into the mayonnaise mixture; set aside.
5
Preheat the broiler.
6
Arrange the rolls, cut-side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
7
Remove to a plate and brush the cut sides with the avocado mayonnaise.
8
Toss the watercress with the sesame oil, soy sauce and some salt; divide among the rolls.
9
Transfer the salmon to the baking sheet and brush with some of the marinade from the baking dish.
10
Broil until the salmon starts browning, about 3 minutes.
11
Flip the salmon and continue broiling until just cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes.
12
Divide the salmon among the rolls; top with the cucumber slices.
13
Serve warm.
14
Photograph by Kana Okada

527

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons mirin or dry sherry, 2 tablespoons white miso paste, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Asian Salmon Rolls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asian Salmon Rolls

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