Sushi Ring with Avocado and Crab

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A stunning ring-shaped sushi roll filled with creamy avocado, sweet crab, and seasoned rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds for an elegant presentation. This Japanese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs sushi rice, water, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 215 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1 cup sushi rice
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 oz, finely chopped imitation crab sticks
• 1/2 ripe, sliced avocado
• 1 sheet nori sheets
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced pickled ginger

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook sushi rice: Rinse 1 cup sushi rice until water runs clear; combine with 1 1/4 cups water in a pot and boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Mix in 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt while warm.
2. Step 2: Spread cooked rice evenly on a nori sheet (shiny side down), leaving a 1-inch border at the top; layer 4 oz chopped crab and 1/2 sliced avocado in a line down the center, then roll the nori tightly into a ring shape.
3. Step 3: Place the rolled sushi on a cutting board, seam-side down; slice into 6 even pieces with a sharp knife. Arrange pieces in a ring on a plate, sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and garnish with 1/4 cup pickled ginger slices.