Description
Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional sushi with these Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks. Layers of seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado-cucumber mix, and zesty spicy shrimp come together in a visually appealing and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice, rinsed
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spicy Shrimp:
- 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha (to taste)
Avocado-Cucumber Mix:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Additional:
- 2 sheets nori, finely shredded
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Optional garnish: sliced green onions, extra sriracha or spicy mayo drizzle
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Combine sushi rice and water in a saucepan. Cook until water is absorbed. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into warm rice.
- Prepare Spicy Shrimp: Mix chopped shrimp with mayonnaise and sriracha.
- Make Avocado-Cucumber Mix: Toss avocado and cucumber with sesame oil and soy sauce.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer rice, avocado-cucumber mix, and spicy shrimp in a mold. Top with nori and sesame seeds. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute crab, salmon, or tuna for shrimp.
- For a lower-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- Best assembled right before serving to keep the layers fresh.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook (with rice preparation)
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
