Masao-Style Spicy Tuna Sushi Rolls with Avocado and Pickled Cucumber

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A vibrant sushi roll featuring tender tuna, creamy avocado, and sharp pickled cucumber, finished with a spicy mayo drizzle. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sushi rice, tuna (canned or sushi-grade), avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 Japanese cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, adding 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt while still hot.
  2. Step 2: Slice avocado into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Finely dice tuna. Cut pickled cucumber into matchsticks.
  3. Step 3: On a sheet of nori, spread a thin layer of rice (leave a 1/2-inch border). Layer tuna, avocado, and cucumber in the center. Roll tightly using the nori edge, then press to seal.
  4. Step 4: Slice rolls into 1-inch pieces. Serve with spicy mayo and garnish with extra pickled cucumber and sesame seeds.

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