Shrimp and Salmon Roe Sushi Rolls
What Started it all:
Rice, Shrimp, Salmon Roe, Seaweed Nori,
Get ready to elevate your sushi game! This vibrant dish combines succulent shrimp, rich salmon roe, and the umami of seaweed nori. Perfect for impressing your guests, this recipe serves five people and will have them begging for more. Now, let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of sushi rice
- 2 cups of water (for the rice)
- 300g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 100g salmon roe
- 5 sheets of seaweed nori
- Soy sauce, for serving
- Wasabi (optional)
- Pickled ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or pot. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions or bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it sit for 10 minutes after cooking.
- While the rice is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Once the rice has cooled slightly, transfer it to a large bowl. Add a splash of rice vinegar and a pinch of salt, and gently fold it in. You want it sticky but not mushy, so be gentle!
- Place a bamboo sushi mat on a flat surface. Lay a sheet of nori, shiny side down, on the mat. Wet your hands to prevent sticking, then take a handful of rice and spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a 2-inch border at the top.
- Place a few shrimp and a spoonful of salmon roe along the bottom edge of the rice-covered nori.
- Using the bamboo mat, carefully lift the edge of the mat closest to you and start rolling the sushi away from you, keeping it tight. Roll until you reach the bare edge of the nori, then wet it with a bit of water to seal.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to keep them clean.
- Arrange the sushi rolls on a platter. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for a complete experience.
There you have it! A stunning platter of Shrimp and Salmon Roe Sushi Rolls that will leave your guests in awe. Remember, perfection takes practice, so don’t get discouraged if it’s not perfect the first time. Get in there, keep your head up, and cook with passion! Enjoy!