Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe

This Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe makes fresh, restaurant-style sushi easy at home. Tender salmon, perfectly cooked rice, and creamy avocado come together in flavorful rolls everyone will love.

If you’ve ever wanted to make fresh salmon sushi at home without the hassle, this Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe is your answer.

Using the Instant Pot ensures perfectly cooked, sticky rice every time, while fresh salmon and creamy avocado create delicious, bite-sized rolls that taste like they came from a sushi bar.

Quick, fun, and surprisingly simple, it’s perfect for sushi nights at home.

Why You Will Love This Recipe!

• Easy and fuss-free: Perfectly cooked sushi rice every time with the Instant Pot.
• Fresh flavors: Tender salmon and creamy avocado make every bite delicious.
• Homemade sushi at home: Enjoy restaurant-quality rolls without leaving your kitchen.
• Customizable: Add cucumber, cream cheese, or other favorite fillings.
• Fun to make: Great activity for family or friends while prepping sushi rolls.

Ingredients Needed

• White Rice, Jasmine or Basmati: Fluffy white rice forms a perfect sushi rice base
• Water, Chicken Broth, or Chicken Stock: Liquid for cooking rice and adding subtle savory flavor
• Bell Peppers, optional: Adds sweetness, crunch, and vibrant color to dish
• Onions, optional: Onion provides mild sweetness and depth of flavor
• Garlic, minced: Garlic adds aromatic, savory notes to the rice
• Dill: Fresh dill adds herbal brightness and complements salmon
• Lemon Juice: Adds tangy freshness to enhance salmon’s natural flavor
• Salmon Fillet, thawed: Tender salmon provides rich flavor and healthy protein

How To Make Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe

Step One: Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, and any herbs or spices you prefer. Set them aside.

Step Two: Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming too sticky.

Step Three: Preheat your Instant Pot by selecting the “Sauté” function. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell peppers. Sauté for an additional minute to release their flavors.

Step Four: Layer the seasoned salmon fillets on top of the sautéed vegetables.

Step Five: Next, add the rinsed jasmine rice over the salmon. Sprinkle fresh dill over the ingredients for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice evenly over everything. Carefully pour in chicken or vegetable broth over the rice. This will help cook the rice and infuse it with flavor.

Step Six: Close the Instant Pot, ensuring the vent is in the sealing position. Select the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” mode, and set the cook time to 5-7 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets and your Instant Pot model. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the Instant Pot to perform a natural pressure release for a few minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.

Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe Tips

• Use day-old or cooled rice: Helps it stick better when rolling sushi.
• Season the rice lightly: A little rice vinegar, sugar, or salt enhances flavor.
• Pat salmon dry: Prevents excess moisture and keeps rolls from getting soggy.
• Use a sharp knife for slicing: Ensures clean, neat sushi rolls.
• Customize your fillings: Add cucumber, avocado, or cream cheese for variety.
• Keep hands slightly wet: Prevents rice from sticking while shaping rolls.

Storing Instructions

• Refrigerator: Store sushi rolls in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; best eaten fresh.
• Freezing: Not recommended, as texture of rice and raw fish changes.
• Reheating: If using cooked salmon, you can gently reheat, but avoid microwaving raw sushi.

Instant Pot Salmon Sushi Recipe Faqs

Can I use raw salmon for this recipe? Yes, but make sure it’s sushi-grade if you plan to eat it lightly cooked or raw. Otherwise, fully cook in the Instant Pot.

Can I substitute another type of fish? Absolutely! Cooked tuna, cooked shrimp, or even cooked white fish can be used instead of salmon.

Can I use regular white rice instead of Jasmine or Basmati? Yes, but make sure to adjust the water ratio and cooking time for best texture.

Can I prepare the sushi rolls ahead of time? You can prep and cook the rice and salmon ahead, but roll the sushi just before serving for best texture and flavor.

How should leftovers be stored? Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Sushi tastes best fresh and is not recommended for freezing.

Can I add vegetables or other fillings? Yes! Avocado, cucumber, cream cheese, or bell peppers all make great additions to your rolls.

Serving Suggestions

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