Description
These SPICY SHRIMP SUSHI STACKS are a flavorful twist on traditional sushi. Layers of sushi rice, spicy shrimp, avocado, and cucumber are stacked high for a visually stunning dish that is as delicious as it is impressive.
Ingredients
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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
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Other Ingredients:
- 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
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, sriracha sauce, and mayonnaise. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook Rice: Rinse sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook rice in water according to package instructions. Stir in rice vinegar and salt once cooked.
- Assemble Stacks: In a mold, layer rice, shrimp mixture, avocado, and cucumber. Repeat for desired number of stacks.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with sesame seeds, cilantro, or green onions. Carefully remove the mold and serve the stacks immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of sriracha sauce in the shrimp marinade.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the shrimp with marinated tofu or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg