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SPICY SHRIMP SUSHI STACKS

Elevate Your Dinner with Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks

Delight your guests with Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks, a colorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 stacks
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinsed until water runs clear
  • 1.5 cups Water For cooking the rice
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar To enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To amplify taste
For the Shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing the shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp Cooked until opaque
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Adds nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar To balance flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce Adjust to taste
For the Stacks
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 medium Cucumber Julienned
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • to taste Cilantro/Green Onions Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Round mold or small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in saucepan, boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit with vinegar and salt for 10 minutes, fluffing with a fork.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha in the same skillet. Toss shrimp in sauce, cooking for 1 additional minute.
  4. Layer sushi stacks in a mold: first rice, then shrimp, avocado, and cucumber. Press each layer firmly.
  5. Remove mold and garnish stacks with sesame seeds and cilantro or green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stackCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure shrimp is cooked just until opaque to avoid rubbery texture. Rinse rice thoroughly for light, fluffy results.

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