Description
A delightful recipe for Crispy Shrimp Tempura Roll, featuring fried shrimp, avocado, and cucumber wrapped in sushi rice and nori.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 sheets nori (seaweed)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup tempura batter mix
- 1 cup cold water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi and pickled ginger, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or saucepan and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the warm rice and set aside to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, prepare the tempura batter by combining the tempura batter mix with cold water until smooth.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Dip each shrimp into the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To assemble the rolls, place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of nori on the mat, shiny side down. Wet your hands and spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.
- Arrange a few slices of avocado, cucumber, and 2-3 pieces of fried shrimp in a line across the rice. Using the mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to keep it tight. Seal the edge of the nori with a little water.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Slice each roll into 6-8 pieces with a sharp knife. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try adding panko breadcrumbs to the tempura batter.
- You can substitute shrimp with tempura vegetables like sweet potatoes or zucchini for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sushi
- Method: Frying and Rolling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg