Spicy Shrimp Tempura Roll
Crispy shrimp tempura wrapped in sushi rice and nori, topped with spicy mayo and sriracha for a knockout TikTok-viral Japanese-American hybrid. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 12 count large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned
- 2 count nori sheets
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cornstarch, cold water, and a pinch of salt until lumpy. Pat shrimp dry.
- 2
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Dip shrimp in batter and fry until golden, 2 minutes.
- 3
Drain fried shrimp on paper towels. Mix mayo and sriracha in a small bowl.
- 4
Lay nori shiny-side down. Spread sushi rice in a thin layer, leaving a 0.5-inch border.
- 5
Place 6 shrimp in a line across the rice. Brush the nori edge with water.
- 6
Roll tightly away from you using a bamboo mat. Drizzle with spicy mayo and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- small bowl
- bamboo sushi mat
- sharp knife
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