Description
These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a delectable twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of seasoned rice, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and a spicy shrimp mixture, all topped with nori and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice
- 1½ tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
Spicy Shrimp Mixture:
- ½ lb cooked shrimp (chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp sriracha
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado (diced)
- ½ cucumber (diced)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small strips or crumbles)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Optional: green onions or pickled ginger for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Sushi Rice: Mix warm cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.
- Make Spicy Shrimp Mixture: Combine chopped shrimp with mayo and sriracha.
- Assemble Stacks: Layer rice, cucumber, avocado, and shrimp in a cup. Invert onto a plate.
- Finish: Top with nori, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of soy sauce. Serve.
Notes
- For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice.
- Swap shrimp for crab if desired.
- Add wasabi to mayo for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook, Assembly
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi stack
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
