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Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks

Bold and Flavorful Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks You’ll Love

These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a fun, flavorful twist on traditional sushi rolls, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 stacks
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot
  • round mold or cleaned can

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon sriracha sauce

For the Rice

  • 1 cup sushi rice rinsed
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

For Layering and Garnish

  • 1 pc avocado, sliced
  • 1 pc cucumber, julienned
  • sesame seeds optional
  • fresh cilantro or green onions optional

For the Spicy Mayonnaise

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice and 1½ cups water in a pot, bring to boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon rice vinegar and ½ teaspoon salt, let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 lb shrimp, cook 2-3 minutes each side until opaque. In a bowl, whisk 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoon sugar, and 2 tablespoon sriracha. Drizzle this over shrimp and cook for another minute.
  • In a bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon sriracha, mix well. Adjust heat as desired.
  • Layer ingredients in a round mold: start with sushi rice, press it down. Add shrimp, slices of avocado, and cucumber. Press each layer slightly.
  • Carefully remove the mold, sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh herbs, drizzle with spicy mayonnaise before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizers, Healthy, Quick Meals, shrimp, Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks, sushi
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