Seared Salmon Sushi Recipe
Osaka pressed, fire torched salmon, umami sauce, shaved serrano peppers. One of 5 ways to enjoy sushi at JOEY.
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Ingredients
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Sushi Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, transfer to a bowl and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow to cool.
- 2
Prepare Salmon
Cut the salmon fillet into rectangular pieces that fit your sushi mold. Season with salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Assemble the Sushi
In a sushi mold, layer the cooled sushi rice at the bottom, then place the salmon on top. Press down firmly to compact.
- 4
Torch the Salmon
Carefully remove the sushi from the mold. Use a kitchen torch to lightly sear the top of the salmon until it is golden brown.
- 5
Prepare Umami Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin, and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- 6
Serve
Slice the pressed sushi into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the umami sauce over the top and garnish with shaved serrano peppers and a dab of wasabi.

