Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp

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5 from 2 votes

Crispy Rice with Spicy Shrimp is a party-ready, and family-friendly appetizer layered with crispy rice squares, creamy avocado, fresh cucumber, and spicy shrimp. This spicy shrimp recipe brings together pan-fried sushi rice, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy mayo shrimp topping for an easy yet impressive dish.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Chill30

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Asian

Servings:

Calories: 507kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Medium pot
8x8 Baking pan
Mixing Bowl
Large skillet or frying pan
Spatula or tongs

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp (41/50 count) cooked and chopped small
¼ cup Japanese kewpie mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons sriracha adjust to taste
2 cups sushi rice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 small avocados thinly sliced
1 cucumber thinly sliced
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons black and white sesame seeds
1 tablespoons sesame oil
soy sauce for serving optional

Instructions

Cook 2 cups of sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in 2 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar.
Press the rice into a baking pan, about 1-inch thick, and let it cool completely in the refrigerator.
In a bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1-2 tablespoon sriracha. Mix well.
Cut the pressed and cooled sushi rice into rectangles. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the rice rectangles until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
Place a fried rice rectangle on a plate. Top with a thin slice of avocado. Add a thin slice of cucumber.
Spoon the shrimp mayo sriracha mixture on top. Sprinkle with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with soy sauce on the side.

Notes

Storage Store any leftover components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. The rice and shrimp can be kept for up to 2 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat To reheat the crispy rice, lightly fry it again or warm it in the microwave to retain its crispiness.

Substitutions

Shrimp: Swap with cooked tuna or salmon for a different flavor.
Sriracha: Use chili garlic sauce or hot sauce of choice for a different spice level.
Sushi rice: Brown rice can be used for a healthier option, though the texture will differ.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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