Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will excite your taste buds. Each stack features perfectly cooked shrimp layered with fresh avocado, cucumber, and sticky sushi rice, all topped with a drizzle of spicy mayo and sesame seeds. Ideal for gatherings or a fun night in, these sushi stacks are easy to prepare and customizable to your taste. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this vibrant dish that encapsulates the essence of sushi-making joy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
- 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 nori sheets (for wrapping or layering)
- 3 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (to taste)
- 2 green onions (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear, then cook according to package instructions. Once done, mix in rice vinegar.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until pink; season with salt and sriracha.
- In a bowl, combine Kewpie mayo and sriracha to make the sauce.
- Assemble the stacks by layering sushi rice in a mold or plate, followed by shrimp, avocado slices, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate shrimp for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to substitute shrimp with crab or tofu based on dietary preferences. Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days without reheating.