Description
Mexican-inspired spicy shrimp sushi stacks deliver a bold fusion of oceanic flavors and zesty ingredients. Crisp layers of sushi rice, plump shrimp, and fresh garnishes create an elegant appetizer perfect for adventurous palates you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked shrimp, chopped
Sushi Rice Components:
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers and Garnishes:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- Soy sauce (for drizzling)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Gently toss cooked shrimp with creamy mayonnaise and fiery sriracha, ensuring each morsel is evenly coated with vibrant, zesty sauce.
- Prepare sushi rice by delicately seasoning with tangy rice vinegar, subtle sweetness from sugar, and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors.
- Select a clean ring mold or small circular container as your assembly platform, creating layers strategically: first a crisp cucumber base, followed by smooth, buttery avocado slices.
- Carefully spread the seasoned sushi rice as the next substantial layer, pressing gently to create a compact foundation.
- Crown the stack with the spicy shrimp mixture, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Apply gentle, firm pressure to compress the layers, creating a cohesive, structured tower of flavors.
- Invert the mold onto a serving plate with a swift, confident motion, allowing the stack to release cleanly.
- Enhance the presentation by drizzling a light cascade of umami-rich soy sauce and nutty sesame oil over the stack.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds, finely chopped green onions, and delicate nori strips as a final garnish for textural contrast and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal temperature and textural integrity of the sushi stack.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting sriracha amount for personal spice preference.
- Use sushi-grade shrimp for optimal flavor and food safety.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing shrimp with marinated tofu or roasted vegetables.
- Chill rice and ingredients beforehand for easier layering and more stable stacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 283 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1380 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg