Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks 

These Spicy Shrimp Sushi Stacks are a vibrant, deconstructed take on sushi that's surprisingly easy and visually stunning. Layers of sticky sushi rice, creamy avocado-cucumber mash, and a spicy shrimp mixture are pressed into towers using ring molds or measuring cups—no rolling required. The balance of creamy, cool, and spicy flavors makes this ideal for parties, weeknight dinners, or light lunches. With just a handful of ingredients and about 30 minutes prep time, they offer restaurant elegance at home. Variations include adding mango or swapping shrimp for tuna or salmon. 

Ingredients

• For the sushi rice
  
  

  • 1 cup short-grain rice, rinsed
    
    

  • 2 cups water
    
    

  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
    
    

  • 1 Tbsp sugar
    
    

  • 1 tsp salt
    
    

• For the avocado–cucumber layer
  
  

  • 1 cup avocado, mashed
    
    

  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
    
    

  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
    
    

  • Salt, to taste
    
    

• For the spicy shrimp
  
  

  • ½ lb cooked shrimp, diced
    
    

  • 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
    
    

  • 1 Tbsp sriracha
    
    

• To finish
  
  

  • 4 tsp furikake (sesame–seaweed rice seasoning)
    
    

Directions

1. Cook rice: Combine rinsed rice and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer ~20 min until water is absorbed. Let cool slightly, then fold in vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture.
   
   

2. Prepare avocado–cucumber layer: In a bowl, mix mashed avocado, diced cucumber, lime juice, and salt.
   
   

3. Make spicy shrimp: Toss diced shrimp with mayo and sriracha until evenly coated.
   
   

4. Assemble stacks: Lightly oil a round mold or 1 cup measuring cup. Layer ¼ of rice, pat down, then avocado–cucumber mixture, followed by shrimp. Top with furikake. 

5. Un-mold: Press firmly, invert onto plate, gently lift mold.
   
   

6. Serve immediately with optional soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger.
   
   

Nutrients

(Per serving; recipe makes ~4 stacks)

• Calories: ~397 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 15 g (Saturated ~2 g)
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~123 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~735 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 47 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 3 g)
  
  

• Protein: 17 g