Description
A fusion appetizer featuring succulent shrimp glazed in sweet chili sauce, layered over seasoned sushi rice and crisp vegetables in a cup format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 cucumber, finely diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice until water is clear, cook as directed, and stir in rice vinegar while hot.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp until pink.
- Add sweet chili sauce to the pan and toss until the shrimp are sticky and glazed.
- Prepare cucumber and avocado by dicing them into small, uniform pieces.
- Press a spoonful of seasoned rice into the bottom of small clear cups to create a base.
- Layer a cube of avocado and a few pieces of cucumber over the rice.
- Top each cup with one glazed shrimp.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Fusion