Description
A delicious and visually stunning Shrimp Tempura Sushi Stack featuring crispy battered shrimp layered with seasoned sushi rice, fresh avocado, cucumber, and a spicy mayo drizzle. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this Japanese-American fusion dish combines crunchy textures with creamy and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
Shrimp Tempura
- 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup tempura batter mix, prepared per package instructions
- Vegetable oil for frying
Fresh Toppings
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, finely diced
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Garnishes
- 1 tablespoon furikake (optional)
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sushi Rice: Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow the rice to cool slightly before assembling.
- Fry the Shrimp Tempura: Heat vegetable oil in a small pot or skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dip the peeled and deveined shrimp into the prepared tempura batter, ensuring they are fully coated. Fry the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha (if using), soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar until smooth. This sauce adds a flavorful kick to the sushi stacks.
- Assemble the Sushi Stacks: Using a round food mold or ramekin, press a layer of sushi rice firmly into the bottom. Next, add a layer of diced avocado, followed by a layer of finely diced cucumber. Top with several pieces of crispy shrimp tempura. Carefully remove the mold to keep the stack intact.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce evenly over the top of each stack. Sprinkle with furikake, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the shrimp tempura.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle the stacks with eel sauce or serve with soy sauce on the side.
- Prepare the sushi rice and spicy mayo sauce ahead of time to save on prep time.
- Fry the shrimp just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Use a food mold or ramekin to ensure neat, uniform sushi stacks.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha in the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
