Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Tempura Roll Recipe

Inspired by TakoSushi
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Shrimp Tempura

Roll Ingredients

Method

Preparing Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a rice cooker or pot, combine the rinsed sushi rice and water. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the Rice

    In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the cooked rice gently with a wooden spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Making Shrimp Tempura

  1. 4

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 5

    Make Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, mix the tempura batter mix with cold water until just combined. The batter should be lumpy for best results.

  3. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 7

    Fry the Shrimp

    Dip the shrimp in the tempura batter and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Assembling the Roll

  1. 8

    Prepare Fillings

    Slice the avocado and cucumber into thin strips.

  2. 9

    Lay Nori Sheet

    On a bamboo sushi mat, lay a nori sheet shiny side down.

  3. 10

    Add Rice

    With wet hands, take a handful of sushi rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the top edge.

  4. 11

    Add Fillings

    Place a few pieces of fried shrimp, avocado slices, and cucumber strips along the center of the rice.

  5. 12

    Roll the Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, tucking in the fillings as you go. Press gently to form a tight roll.

  6. 13

    Slice the Roll

    Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean edges.

Serving

  1. 14

    Plate the Sushi

    Arrange the sliced shrimp tempura rolls on a serving plate.

  2. 15

    Garnish

    Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger on the side.

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