Fisherman’s Roll (Gravlax, Avocado & Mustard-Dill Drizzle)

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Fisherman’s Roll sushi topped with gravlax, avocado, and mustard-dill drizzle, garnished with fresh dill and pickled onions.

The Fisherman’s Roll brings gravlax back to its roots, pairing silky dill-cured salmon with creamy avocado and finishing it off with a tangy mustard-dill drizzle. It’s rustic, bold, and inspired by the traditional flavors fishermen have long enjoyed with gravlax. Sockeye or Coho salmon gravlax work equally well in this recipe, though any wild Alaska Salmon gravlax will work beautifully.

  • Prep Time:

    20 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    20 minutes

  • Total Time:

    40 minutes

  • Servings:

    4 rolls (32 pieces)

  • Ingredients:

    For the Roll

    • 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed and cooked
    • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tsp sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 4 sheets nori (seaweed)
    • 6 oz gravlax, thinly sliced (for inside + additional on top, if desired)
    • 1 avocado, sliced into strips

    For the Mustard-Dill Drizzle

    • 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or grainy mustard for texture)
    • 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
    • 1 tsp honey
    • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 tsp fresh dill, finely chopped

    For Garnish

    • Extra dill sprigs
    • Optional: pickled red onions
    • Optional: a few capers scattered across the top
  • Instructions:

    1. Prepare the rice: While still warm, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.
    2. Set up: Place a bamboo mat wrapped in plastic on your counter. Lay down a sheet of nori and cover with rice. Flip so rice faces down.
    3. Fill: Lay gravlax and avocado strips across the center.
    4. Roll: Lift the mat edge and roll tightly over the fillings. Continue until sealed.
    5. Top: Slice into 8 pieces. Place thin slices of gravlax over the top of each piece.
    6. Make the drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, mayo, honey, lemon juice, and dill until smooth. Drizzle lightly over the roll.
    7. Garnish: Sprinkle with dill sprigs, optional pickled red onions, and capers.

If you’re new to working with raw seafood, our sushi-grade guide walks through what’s safe, what to look for, and how to get started with confidence.