Description
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of seasoned sushi rice, flavorful spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber, all stacked beautifully for an elegant presentation.
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
For Assembly:
- 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 skillet, cook shrimp until opaque. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha. Toss shrimp in the mixture and cook for an additional minute.
- Assemble the Sushi Stacks: Layer seasoned rice, spicy shrimp, avocado, and cucumber in serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks, Sushi, Seafood, Shrimp Recipe, Asian Fusion
