Description

This Homemade Shrimp Tempura Roll combines crispy shrimp tempura with a creamy dill cream cheese filling, fresh avocado, and a sweet eel sauce drizzle. A perfect sushi roll recipe for beginners and sushi lovers alike, this easy-to-make dish is bursting with flavor and texture, ideal for a fun, restaurant-style meal at home.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Tempura Roll:

2 cups sushi rice, cooked and seasoned with rice vinegar

4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup tempura batter mix

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

4 sheets nori (seaweed)

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup eel sauce

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Vegetable oil, for frying

Optional:

Sliced avocado

Julienned cucumber

Spicy mayo drizzle

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Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice:
Rinse sushi rice until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions or in a rice cooker. Season the warm rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Prepare the Shrimp Tempura:
Mix the tempura batter with cold water. Dip shrimp in batter, then coat in panko breadcrumbs. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Assemble the Sushi:
Lay a bamboo mat on a clean surface and cover with plastic wrap. Place a sheet of nori, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice on the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Add the Cream Cheese and Shrimp:
In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with chopped dill. Spread along the center of the rice. Place the fried shrimp on top, followed by optional avocado or cucumber slices.
Roll the Sushi:
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi tightly. Seal the edge with water.
Optional Frying:
For an extra crispy finish, coat the roll with tempura batter and panko breadcrumbs, then fry briefly until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Slice and Serve:
Slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Drizzle eel sauce and spicy mayo on top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free tempura mix and breadcrumbs.
Vegetable Additions: Add carrots, bell peppers, or zucchini inside for added texture.
Spicy Version: Add chili flakes or jalapeños for an extra spicy kick.
No Frying Option: Skip frying the roll if you prefer a simpler sushi roll.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying, Rolling
Cuisine: Japanese