Amanda Dawn Yes, this keto sushi salmon roll skips rice and cauliflower rice entirely, using thin slices of smoked salmon as the outer wrap instead. One full roll works out to roughly 5g net carbs, compared with 40-50g net carbs in a traditional rice-based roll of the same size. Cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, and nori fill the center, rolled Philadelphia-roll style, and the whole thing comes together in about 10 minutes with no cooking required.
Evidence-reviewed, not hands-on tested; prices verified on 2026-05-22.
Variations: Real Crab and Checking Your Salmon Label
Want to try a Spicy Crab or California-style version instead? Use real crab meat, not imitation krab. Imitation crab is made with starch and sugar binders and carries roughly 15g of carbs per 100g, while real crab meat carries close to zero carbs.
When you’re shopping for smoked salmon, check the ingredients list for added sugar, honey, or maple syrup, since some brands sweeten their smoked salmon for flavor, which adds carbs you don’t need. Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon at Costco is a reliable sugar-free option, and the price per pound tends to beat most grocery stores; Trader Joe’s carries a comparable option too (prices verified 2026-05-22). If you’re building out a broader grocery run, our keto-approved Kroger shopping list covers more label checks like this one.
For the Chili Mayo that I use for the Spicy versions of the roll, you can make your own at home too with some Garlic Chili Sauce and Avocado Oil Mayo if you wish.
KETO SUSHI SALMON ROLL RECIPE
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 0 Minutes
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 Ounces Kirkland Smoked Salmon (Or Other Sugar Free Smoked Salmon)
- 3 TBSP Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- 1 Ounce Avocado
- 1 Ounce English Cucumber
- 1 Sheet Seaweed
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 Chopped Green Onion
- 1 TBSP Coconut Aminos
- 1 Teaspoon Chili Mayo (Optional)
- 1 Teaspoon Wasabi (Optional)
Instructions:
- Start by prepping your Ingredients.
- Slice the English Cucumber on the diagonal, and then thinly slice each section into approximately 1/8th inch thick strips.
- Cut the Avocado into slices that are approximately 1/8th Inch Thick.
- Cut about a 1/2 Inch strip of cream cheese off of the block longways. Cut that in half longways.
- Use either a Bamboo Mat, or Parchment Paper and set that down on your counter.
- Place the sheet of seaweed down.
- Take thin slices of the Smoked Salmon and place it evenly across the Seaweed.
- Put the Cream Cheese, Cucumber, and Avocado near the bottom edge of the sushi, about 1/2 to a whole inch from the edge.
- Use your Parchment Paper to help you roll your sushi, and once you get it started you should be able to finish rolling by hand.
- Use a very SHARP knife to cut the sushi. The seaweed can be difficult to cut otherwise.
- Cut into 8 to 10 pieces and serve with a small amount of Coconut Aminos (a soy sauce alternative) and optionally some Chili Mayo and/or Wasabi if you like it spicy. Top with Sesame Seeds and Green Onion for a finishing flavor.
