Description
This Shrimp Sushi Bowl is a quick, healthy, and customizable dish that brings the flavors of sushi into a simple, deconstructed form. Tender shrimp, fluffy sushi rice, fresh vegetables like cucumber and avocado, and savory soy sauce come together to create a satisfying meal. Perfect for sushi lovers looking for a faster, no-roll option!
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- Soy sauce, for drizzling
- Pickled ginger (optional)
- Wasabi (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl and gently stir it into the rice. Let it cool.
- Prepare the Shrimp: If the shrimp isn’t cooked, sauté it in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Assemble the Bowl: Add a layer of sushi rice to individual bowls. Top with shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and nori strips.
- Top and Serve: Drizzle soy sauce over the bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add pickled ginger and wasabi for extra flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add shredded carrots or radishes.
- Feel free to use any protein (e.g., salmon or tofu) in place of shrimp.
- Spice it up with sriracha or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 20min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
