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Sweet Chili Shrimp Sushi Cups | Easy Seafood Appetizer for Parties

Sweet Chili Shrimp Sushi Cups


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  • Author: Rym
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. Rinse sushi rice until water is clear, cook as directed, and stir in rice vinegar while hot.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear shrimp until pink.
  3. Add sweet chili sauce to the pan and toss until the shrimp are sticky and glazed.
  4. Prepare cucumber and avocado by dicing them into small, uniform pieces.
  5. Press a spoonful of seasoned rice into the bottom of small clear cups to create a base.
  6. Layer a cube of avocado and a few pieces of cucumber over the rice.
  7. Top each cup with one glazed shrimp.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: Fusion