SHRIMP & AVOCADO ROLL

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Yummy shrimp maki! Serve with low sodium soy sauce for a heart healthy treat or indulge in your favorite dipping sauce. For a vegetarian version, omit the shrimp and add extra slices of carrot and avocado. Makes 6 servings as a main course or 48 appetizers.

Provided by rsarahl

Categories     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 48 pieces, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 sheets nori
4 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice
3/4 lb medium shrimp, cooked,peeled,deveined,and halved (about 1 1/2 cups total)
2 carrots, cut into 12 thin strips
1 1/2 medium avocados, cut into 12 one-quarter inch thick slices
6 green onion tops, each about 7 inches in length
1 cucumber, peeled,halved lengthwise,seeded,and cut into 12 thin strips (7-inch)

Steps:

  • Cut off top quarter of each nori sheet along short end.
  • Place one sheet of nori with the shiny side down on a sushi mat.
  • The long end should be toward you.
  • Moisten your hands and mold 3/4 cup rice in a tube like line over nori, leaving a 1-inch border on one long end of the sheet.
  • Place 1/4 cup shrimp, 2 carrot strips, 2 slices avocado, 1 green onion top, and 2 cucumber strips along top third of the rice-covered nori sheet.
  • Lift the edge of the nori closest to you and fold it over the filling.
  • Now lift the bottom edge of the sushi mat and begin to roll toward the top edge.
  • You need to press firmly on the roll to keep it tight.
  • Continue rolling to the top edge and press the mat at the top to seal the roll.
  • Let the roll rest for 5 minutes with the seam side down.
  • Repeat the procedure until all 6 sheets of nori are filled and rolled.
  • Slice each roll into 8 pieces and serve.

Malik Jan
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could use some more seasoning. Maybe some garlic or ginger would help.


Saraswati Ghimire
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp and avocado are a classic combination and the mayonnaise and Sriracha give it a nice flavor boost. I also like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro.


Marcus Osei
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! I used brown rice instead of white rice and it turned out great. The shrimp and avocado were so fresh and tasty. I will definitely be making this again.


Thomas Eilerd
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This shrimp avocado roll recipe was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the avocado was creamy and ripe. The cucumber and red pepper added a nice crunch and the mayonnaise and Sriracha gave