Retro Oregon-Style Salmon Sushi Rolls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

Old-school sushi rolls featuring fresh Oregon salmon with a subtle twist of local flavors and classic preparation. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 oz fresh Oregon salmon sashimi-grade, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
• 4 nori sheets
• 1/2 cup cucumber, julienned
• 1 small avocado, sliced
• to taste wasabi
• for serving pickled ginger
• for serving soy sauce

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 2 cups sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear, then cook according to package instructions or in a rice cooker. While hot, mix 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt in a small bowl until dissolved, then gently fold into the cooked rice. Let the rice cool to room temperature.
2. Step 2: Place a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and lay 1 nori sheet shiny side down. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread about 1/2 cup of the sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top edge.
3. Step 3: Arrange 2 oz of 1/4 inch strips of fresh Oregon salmon, 2 tbsp julienned cucumber, and 3-4 slices of avocado along the bottom edge of the rice.
4. Step 4: Using the bamboo mat, roll the sushi tightly from the bottom edge up to the top border, applying gentle pressure to keep the roll firm. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and ingredients.
5. Step 5: Using a sharp, wet knife, slice each roll into 6-8 pieces, wiping the knife clean between cuts. Serve the salmon sushi rolls with wasabi, pickled ginger, and soy sauce for dipping.