Shrimp Maki Sushi Recipe

Learn how to make delicious and healthy Shrimp Maki Sushi! This easy-to-follow recipe from Cooking Light is perfect for sushi beginners. In just 30 minutes, you'll create beautiful, flavorful sushi rolls filled with succulent shrimp, crisp veggies, and creamy avocado. Impress your friends and family with this restaurant-quality sushi made right in your own kitchen!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 277.2 kcal
Protein 31g
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Ingredients for Shrimp Maki Sushi

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How to Make Shrimp Maki Sushi

  1. Cut off the top quarter of a nori seaweed sheet along the short end.
  2. Place the nori sheet, shiny side down, on a sushi rolling mat covered with plastic wrap. Position the long end towards you.
  3. Gently pat ¾ cup (approximately 110g) of sushi rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border along one long edge.
  4. Arrange the following ingredients along the top third of the rice-covered nori: ¼ cup (approximately 30g) cooked shrimp, 2 (approximately 2-inch long) carrot strips, 2 slices (approximately ¼ inch thick) avocado, 1 tablespoon chopped green onion, and 2 (approximately 2-inch long) cucumber strips.
  5. Lift the edge of the nori closest to you.
  6. Fold the nori over the filling.
  7. Lift the bottom edge of the sushi mat.
  8. Roll tightly towards the top edge, firmly pressing the sushi roll as you go.
  9. Continue rolling to the top edge.
  10. Use the mat to press and seal the sushi roll.
  11. Let the sushi roll rest, seam-side down, for 5 minutes.
  12. Repeat steps 1-11 with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.
  13. Using a very sharp, wet knife, slice each roll into 8 equal pieces.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

6g

Carbs

11g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Shrimp Maki Sushi?

Shrimp Maki Sushi takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Shrimp Maki Sushi?

Shrimp Maki Sushi has approximately 277.2 calories per serving, with about 31 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Shrimp Maki Sushi?

The key ingredients for Shrimp Maki Sushi are Nori, Cooked Sushi Rice, Medium Shrimp, Carrots, Avocados, Green Onion Tops. See the full list with measurements above.

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