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Easy Lemon Basil Salmon Rolls

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Fresh, bright, and herbaceous salmon rolls wrapped in delicate rice paper. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect for warm weather and makes you feel like a kitchen genius.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225 g) cooked salmon, flaked
  • 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 oz (60 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 8–10 round rice paper wrappers (8.5-inch diameter)
  • 1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced into matchsticks
  • 1 avocado, sliced thinly
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce or tamari (optional, for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salmon mixture: Flake cooked salmon into a medium bowl. Add softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently until combined.
  2. Add the basil: Stack basil leaves, roll into a cigar shape, and slice crosswise into thin ribbons (chiffonade). Gently fold into the salmon mixture.
  3. Prepare vegetables: Slice cucumber into thin matchsticks. Slice avocado into thin strips.
  4. Set up rolling station: Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Lay a clean kitchen towel flat on the counter. Have salmon mixture, vegetables, and rice paper wrappers nearby.
  5. Soak rice paper: Dip one wrapper in warm water for 10-15 seconds until pliable. Lay flat on the towel.
  6. Assemble roll: Place about 2 tablespoons of salmon mixture in the lower third of the wrapper, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with cucumber matchsticks and 2-3 avocado slices.
  7. Roll up: Fold bottom edge over filling, fold in sides, then roll tightly. Place seam-side down on serving platter.
  8. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling (makes 8-10 rolls).
  9. Serve immediately or cover with damp paper towel and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

Notes

Don’t oversoak the rice paper (10-15 seconds is enough). Keep filling ingredients dry to prevent sogginess. Work with one wrapper at a time. If a wrapper tears, wrap another layer around it. The salmon mixture tastes better after sitting for an hour in the fridge. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with mashed avocado.

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