Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls With Cream Cheese

Name: Smoked Salmon Sushi Rolls With Cream Cheese (No-Cook)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients: 8 oz smoked salmon; 2 oz cream cheese; 1/4 cucumber; 1/2 avocado; 1 tsp furikake seasoning; soy sauce, for serving

These smoked salmon sushi rolls use thin slices of smoked salmon as a low-carb wrapper instead of rice, filled with cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado for a quick, keto-friendly appetizer that requires no cooking or special rolling equipment.

🌍Japanese-inspired 🏷️Smoked salmon 🏷️Sushi roll 🏷️Low-carb 🏷️Keto No-cook

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Total

1h 10m

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$14–$23

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Ingredients

8 oz smoked salmon
2 oz cream cheese
1/4 cucumber
1/2 avocado
1 tsp furikake seasoningoptional
soy sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Lay down a piece of plastic wrap on your work surface.
2
Arrange the smoked salmon slices on the plastic wrap, overlapping them slightly to form a rectangle.
3
Place the cream cheese strip along one long edge of the salmon.
4
Layer the thinly sliced cucumber and avocado on top of the cream cheese.
5
Sprinkle the furikake seasoning over the fillings.
6
Using the plastic wrap to guide you, tightly roll the salmon over the fillings to create a log.
7
Wrap the log tightly in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour to firm up.
8
Unwrap the chilled roll and slice it into individual pieces.
9
Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Lay smoked salmon slices slightly overlapping on plastic wrap to create a sturdy base before spreading cream cheese—this prevents tearing during rolling.
Soften cream cheese to room temperature for 15 minutes so it spreads evenly without tearing the delicate salmon.
Keep the filling minimal and near the bottom edge of the salmon sheet; too much filling causes rolls to burst when sliced.
Chill rolled sushi for 15 minutes before slicing with a sharp, wet knife to get clean cuts and prevent the salmon from shredding.

Substitutions

Cream cheese → mascarpone or crème fraîche (tangier flavor profile)
Cucumber → julienned carrot or zucchini (adds color and crunch)
Avocado → thin slices of fresh mango or pickled ginger (different texture and brightness)

Storage & make-ahead

Refrigerate assembled rolls wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 4 hours; do not freeze as the texture of salmon and cream cheese degrades.

Common Questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, assemble them up to 4 hours ahead and wrap tightly in plastic wrap, refrigerated. Assemble right before serving to prevent the salmon from drying out.

What type of smoked salmon should I use?

Use lox or thinly sliced smoked salmon from the deli counter. Avoid smoked salmon that's too thin or it will tear; aim for slices about 1/8-inch thick.