Description
Delightful and visually appealing sushi stacks featuring spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and sushi rice, perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (for rice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 small cucumber, julienned
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sushi rice by washing under cold water until clear. Combine washed rice and water in a pot, bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add vinegar and salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add shrimp, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha; add to shrimp and cook for another minute.
- Layer sushi rice into serving glasses, press down lightly. Top with shrimp mixture, then layer avocado and cucumber. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately, either in individual portions or in a larger bowl with soy sauce and pickled ginger on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute shrimp with cooked crab or tofu. Adjust spiciness by reducing sriracha or using sweet chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: sushi, shrimp, appetizer, party food, easy recipe