Seared Salmon Nigiri Recipe

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Over 100 Classic Japanese Sushi Recipes, Shipped Right to Your Door

Seared Salmon Nigiri Recipe

Seared Salmon Nigiri is a traditional Japanese sushi dish of small oblong balls of sushi rice topped with a slice of seared salmon. This dish combines tender salmon fillets with perfectly cooked sushi rice seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. The end result is a delectable and elegant dish that is ideal for any sushi fan.

Ingredients

2 tbsp granulated sugar
To serve, pickled ginger
Sushi-grade salmon (1/2 pound)
1 teaspoon salt
wasabi, please serve
1 1/4 cups water
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup sushi rice
1/4 cup rice vinegar
To serve, add soy sauce

Time Needed

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Instructions

In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and leave to cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
While the rice is cooking, season the salmon with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet over high heat, heat the vegetable oil.
When the pan is hot, add the salmon and sear for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan.
Heat until the sugar has dissolved over medium heat.
Add the vinegar mixture to the cooked rice in a large mixing bowl.
Allow the rice to cool to room temperature after mixing thoroughly.
After the rice has cooled, form small oblong balls with wet hands.
Top each ball with a slice of seared salmon, gently pressing it in place.
Nigiri should be served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.