Description
Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a bright, chef-inspired appetizer that delivers bold flavor in every bite. Layered with seasoned sushi rice, creamy avocado, crisp shrimp, and a fiery mayo-sriracha drizzle, these eye-catching stacks come together in minutes and showcase Japanese-inspired flavors with a modern twist. Perfect for entertaining, parties, or a casual weeknight dinner, they look stunning on a platter and taste even better than they appear.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Gently fold into the warm rice and allow it to cool slightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss cooked shrimp with half of the sauce.
- To assemble, place a round mold or measuring cup on a plate. Layer seasoned rice first, pressing gently.
- Add a layer of cucumber and avocado, then top with spicy shrimp. Press lightly and carefully lift the mold.
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For easier assembly, lightly oil the mold and press firmly to set the layers.
- Can substitute cooked lobster or crab for shrimp.
- Make ahead: refrigerate assembled stacks up to 1 hour before serving.
- Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 1 day; best eaten fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assembled / Layered
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stack
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 205 mg
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