Description
These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of seasoned sushi rice, spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber. Perfect for a special dinner or a fun meal with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for rice)
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice: Wash the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in rice vinegar and salt. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until fully cooked. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha. Drizzle over shrimp, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute.
- Assemble the Sushi Stacks: Layer seasoned sushi rice into serving glasses or bowls. Top with shrimp mixture, avocado, cucumber. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- You can customize these stacks with your favorite sushi ingredients like spicy mayo, tobiko, or tempura flakes!
- Make sure to let the rice cool slightly before assembling the stacks for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks, Sushi Recipe, Asian Fusion Recipe, Seafood Dish
