Description
Looking for the best sushi-inspired dish? These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are simple, flavorful, and elegant! Perfect for a quick appetizer or main that captures bold sushi flavors with ease.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned with rice vinegar)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 12–16 cooked shrimp, diced
- 2 tbsp spicy sauce (mayo + sriracha or chili garlic sauce)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onion or cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Soy sauce or tamari (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare sushi rice and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool slightly.
- Toss cooked shrimp with spicy sauce until fully coated.
- Using a ring mold, press a layer of rice into the bottom, followed by avocado slices, then top with spicy shrimp.
- Remove mold gently. Sprinkle sesame seeds and garnish with green onion or cilantro.
- Serve immediately, with soy sauce on the side if desired.
Notes
- Wet your molding tools to prevent rice from sticking.
- Adjust heat by changing sriracha amount.
- Toss avocado in citrus juice to delay browning.
- Experiment with fillings like spicy tuna or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (excluding sushi rice preparation)
- Category: Appetizer or Main
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: Fusion, Sushi-inspired