On the blog, today is a recipe for salmon tempura roll. This dish is perfect for a (fancy!) light lunch or dinner and can be easily made ahead of time.
It is a super simple recipe that will wow your guests. It’s a salmon sushi coated in a light tempura batter and then fried until crispy. You can garnish the roll with whatever you like, but the norm tends to be some pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce!
What this blog post will tell you
- How to make salmon tempura roll
- The ingredients you will need
- How to make the tempura batter
- How to fry the salmon sushi
- What to serve with salmon tempura roll
What is tempura?
Tempura is a Japanese dish of deep-fried vegetables or seafood in a light, batter. It is typically served with rice and dipping sauces. Salmon tempura roll is a type of sushi roll that contains salmon that has been battered and fried in the tempura style. The roll could also contain other ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese.
Salmon tempura roll is a popular dish at Japanese restaurants and sushi bars. It can be made at home with some simple ingredients and a little bit of patience. The key to making a good tempura roll is to make sure the batter is light and airy, so it forms a crispy shell around the salmon when fried.
You will need:
Ingredients:
- Salmon sushi
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Sparklingly water
- Salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- (Optional) pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, for servin
Instructions:
1. To make the tempura batter, combine the flour, salt and sparkling water in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
3. Dip each piece of salmon sushi into the tempura batter, making sure to coat evenly.
4. Carefully place the salmon sushi in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown.
5. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
6. Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Recipe tips and tricks
If you are making this ahead of time, you can fry the salmon sushi and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes before serving.
You can also use pre-made tempura batter if you want to make this dish even easier. Simply follow the instructions on the package.
For a gluten-free version, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with rice flour or tapioca starch.
Alternative ingredients and substitutions
If you don’t have salmon sushi, you can use any type of sushi that you like. Some other good options include spicy tuna shrimp tempura roll, shrimp, or veggie roll, chicken tempura roll sushi, white fish tempura roll
If you don’t have sparkling water, you can substitute with regular water.
Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the salmon sushi. If it’s not hot enough, the tempura batter will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
FAQs
How long does salmon tempura roll last?
If you store it in an airtight container, it will last in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, you can fry the salmon sushi and then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350F oven for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Is salmon tempura roll gluten-free?
For a gluten-free version, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with rice flour or tapioca starch.
What should I serve with salmon tempura roll?
Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce are all great dipping options. You can also serve it with a side of rice or salad.
How would I make a veggie tempura roll?
To make a veggie tempura roll, simply substitute the salmon sushi with your favorite vegetables. Some good options include carrots, cucumber, avocado, andbell peppers.
How do I make crabstick tempura?
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the tempura batter ingredients.
2. Dip each crabstick in the batter, then deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Can I make a calamari tempura roll with this batter?
Yes, you can! Just follow the same instructions as for the crabsticks. Dip each piece of calamari in the batter, then deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
What else can I tempura?
Almost anything! Vegetables, shrimp, chicken, fish… get creative and have fun with it! Just remember to keep the batter light and airy so it forms a crispy shell when fried.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below. We love hearing from you!
Salmon Tempura Roll
Ingredients
- 1 Salmon sushi (store bought) (roughly 5 inches)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- ¾ cup Sparklingly water
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 3 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce, for serving (Optional)
Instructions
- To make the tempura batter, combine the flour, salt and sparkling water in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom.
- Dip each piece of salmon sushi into the tempura batter, making sure to coat evenly.
- Carefully place the salmon sushi in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
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