Crunchy Shrimp Roll Recipe
Panko crusted fried shrimp, fresh avocado, cucumber, wasabi; sesame ginger sauce and red pepper flakes
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Preparation
Roll Assembly
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a bowl, season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate bowls, place the all-purpose flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Dredge each shrimp in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Fry the breaded shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Roll Assembly
- 6
Prepare the Sushi Rice
If not already done, cook sushi rice according to package instructions and season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- 7
Lay Out the Nori
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean cutting board with the shiny side facing down.
- 8
Add Sushi Rice
Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then spread about ½ cup of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving 1 inch at the top edge.
- 9
- 10
Roll the Sushi
Using the sushi mat, carefully roll the nori away from you, tucking in the filling as you go. Roll tightly to form a log shape.
- 11
Slice the Roll
Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean edges.
- 12
Serve
Drizzle sesame ginger sauce over the sliced rolls and sprinkle with red pepper flakes before serving.
