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Quick Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks: Layered Flavor for Beginners

Layered sushi towers with spicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber—an easy, flavorful recipe ready in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Nori sheets cut into strips

Method
 

  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice until water runs clear, then cook according to package instructions. Mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let cool.
  2. In a bowl, mix shrimp with sriracha and mayonnaise. If raw, sauté for 3–4 minutes until pink.
  3. Using a mold or ring, layer sushi rice, shrimp mix, avocado, and cucumber. Repeat for height.
  4. Carefully remove the mold and garnish with nori strips. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best served fresh. Adjust sriracha to your spice preference. For a healthy twist, substitute brown or cauliflower rice.