Description
Elevate your sushi game with these Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks! This stunning dish combines layers of fresh shrimp, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber, all beautifully stacked over perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is simple enough for beginners yet impressive enough for seasoned chefs. Get ready for an explosion of flavors that will transport you straight to your favorite sushi bar!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 8 oz shrimp (fresh or frozen, deveined)
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup spicy mayo (mix mayonnaise with sriracha to taste)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in the rice vinegar and let it cool slightly.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the shrimp until pink and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes per side). Toss with spicy mayo.
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and dice avocado.
- Using a ring cutter or mold, layer sushi rice first, followed by shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and more rice; press down gently.
- Drizzle extra spicy mayo on top and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- Carefully remove molds and serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Layering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 135mg