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shrimp tempura roll

Shrimp Tempura Roll

5 from 1 vote
A crispy, satisfying Shrimp Tempura Roll made with freshly fried tempura shrimp, creamy avocado, cucumber, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups prepared sushi rice Seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt
  • 2 sheets nori (roasted seaweed) Cut in half
  • 8 pieces tempura shrimp Fried and cooled
  • ½ avocado Thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cucumber Julienned
  • 2 tablespoons spicy mayo For drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 bamboo sushi mat For rolling
  • 1 Sharp knife For clean slices
  • 1 Wire cooling rack To cool shrimp

Method
 

  1. Rinse and cook the sushi rice, then gently fold in seasoned rice vinegar and allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Dip the shrimp in cold tempura batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
  3. Lay a half sheet of nori on a bamboo mat and spread a thin, even layer of rice over it, sprinkling with sesame seeds.
  4. Flip the nori over and arrange the cooled tempura shrimp, avocado, and cucumber across the center.
  5. Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, then slice into eight pieces with a sharp, wet knife.

Nutrition

Serving: 210gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands when handling the sticky sushi rice. Allow the fried shrimp to cool completely before rolling to maintain their crunch.

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