Description

Crispy shrimp tempura wrapped in seasoned sushi rice and nori, paired with creamy avocado and refreshing cucumber slices—this Shrimp Tempura Roll brings restaurant-quality sushi right into your kitchen.

Ingredients

10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

3/4 cup cold sparkling water

Oil for deep frying

2 cups cooked sushi rice, seasoned with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt

4 sheets of nori (seaweed)

1 avocado, sliced

1/2 cucumber, julienned

Soy sauce, for serving

Wasabi and pickled ginger, optional

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Instructions

Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg and combine it with cold sparkling water.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir briefly, keeping the batter lumpy.
Dip each shrimp into the batter and fry until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat with the shiny side facing down. With wet fingers, spread about 1/2 cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch strip at the top.
Place 2–3 pieces of shrimp tempura across the center, then add avocado slices and cucumber.
Using the mat, roll the sushi tightly and seal the edge with a bit of water.
Slice the roll into 6–8 pieces using a sharp knife dipped in water.
Serve with soy sauce, and optionally with wasabi and pickled ginger.

Notes

Best served fresh for optimal texture.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Do not reheat tempura rolls; enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.

Wet fingers prevent rice from sticking while spreading.

Use plastic wrap and a towel as a substitute for a bamboo mat if needed.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying, Rolling
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 85mg