"Making shrimp tempura rolls at home is way easier than you’d think! Crispy shrimp tempura, cucumber and avocado wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori is a delicious cooked sushi recipe that tastes just like the kind you get at a sushi restaurant! No bamboo mat needed."
BEST Easy Shrimp Tempura Roll
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Prep time: 40mins
Cook time: 35mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons seasoned sushi rice
- 4 sheets nori
- 10 ounces premade frozen shrimp tempura
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 just-ripe avocado
Method
Step 1
Steam rice: steam the rice according to instructions on the sushi rice package. I bring my rice to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes, which leads to slightly al dente sushi rice! Stir in seasoned rice vinegar, spread rice out in a large container, and cool to room temperature in the refrigerator.
Step 2
Bake shrimp: while the rice is steaming, bake the preprepared shrimp tempura according to the package instructions. Let them cool to room temperature and remove the tails.
Step 3
Slice veggies: while the rice is cooling, slice the cucumber and avocado into thin slices and set aside. Watch the video below for tips on how to cut your cucumber and avocado!
Step 4
Add rice to nori on parchment: place a sheet of nori on top of a piece of parchment paper that is slightly larger than the nori. Use a large spoon and damp fingers to spread a thin layer of seasoned rice to the edges of the nori, leaving a ½ inch border on the top only.
Step 5
Add veggie slices: on the bottom third of the rice, add a double layer of cucumber and then a single layer of avocado in a row across the roll. Then add shrimp in a single row.
Step 6
Roll: dampen your fingers. Using the parchment paper for leverage, roll the sushi tightly. Push the parchment paper away from you as you tuck the nori over on itself into a spiral. Once you’ve created a roll, squeeze the roll slightly to tighten it. Use damp fingers to seal the nori shut. See the video below step-by-step instructions on rolling!
Step 7
Cut roll: cut the roll into bite-size pieces with a damp, sharp knife.
Step 8
Repeat for consecutive rolls. Serve with your favorite condiments.