Ember & Snow Roll (Sockeye Salmon & Halibut)

The Ember & Snow Roll is a striking balance of Alaska’s seasons — fiery red sockeye salmon paired with clean, snowy-white halibut. With avocado and cucumber tucked inside, this sushi roll is both fresh and vibrant, highlighting the natural contrast between two of Alaska’s most iconic catches. Elegant yet approachable, Ember & Snow is a sushi roll that feels as bold as it looks.
Ember & Snow sushi roll with sockeye salmon and halibut slices, avocado and cucumber filling, served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Ingredients (Makes 4 rolls / ~32 pieces)
  • 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed and cooked
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
  • 4 oz sushi-grade sockeye salmon, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz sushi-grade halibut, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, sliced into strips
  • ½ cucumber, peeled and julienned
  • Soy sauce, for serving
  • Pickled ginger & wasabi, optional
Instructions
  1. Prepare the rice: While warm, season rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. Set up: Place a bamboo mat (or plastic-wrapped towel) on your counter. Lay one sheet of nori shiny side down.
  3. Add rice: With wet hands, spread an even layer of rice across the nori, leaving about 1 inch bare at the top edge.
  4. Layer fillings: Add avocado and cucumber in a line across the center.
  5. Roll: Lift the edge of the mat closest to you and roll tightly over the fillings. Continue rolling until sealed. Dab the top edge with water to close.
  6. Top with fish: Arrange thin slices of sockeye across half of the roll and halibut across the other half, pressing gently so they adhere.
  7. Slice: With a sharp knife dipped in water, cut into 8 even pieces. Repeat with remaining sheets.
  8. Serve: Plate with soy sauce, wasabi, and ginger.
Serving Note
For a simple flourish, add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or a drizzle of spicy mayo. The contrast of colors makes this roll stunning on its own — a true taste of Alaska’s fire and frost.
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