Description
Easy Sushi Sandwiches are a no-roll twist on traditional sushi, layered with seasoned rice, crispy shrimp, creamy avocado, crab, smoked salmon, and fresh vegetables—all wrapped in nori for a convenient, flavorful bite. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or sushi nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup sugar (50 g)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup rice vinegar (240 mL)
- 4 cups short grain rice (920 g), cooked and hot
- 8 sheets nori, divided
- 1/2 lb shrimp (225 g), peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (95 g)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (for batter)
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup ice water (180 mL)
- Canola oil, for frying
- Salt, to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced, divided
- 6 oz imitation crab (170 g), 1 can
- 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced, divided
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (60 g)
- 4 oz smoked salmon (115 g), 1 package
- Teriyaki sauce, to serve
- Spicy mayonnaise, to serve
- Soy sauce, to serve
Instructions
- In a small pot, heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix gently. Set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add egg and ice water, stir just until combined.
- Heat canola oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C). Dip shrimp in batter and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels and season with a pinch of salt.
- Lay a nori sheet on a piece of plastic wrap. Add a square layer of seasoned rice in the center, then layer with cream cheese, avocado, cucumber, and your choice of protein (tempura shrimp, imitation crab, or smoked salmon).
- Add a second layer of rice and top with another sheet of nori. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, press gently, and let sit for 10 minutes to set.
- Unwrap and slice into halves or quarters using a sharp wet knife.
- Serve with teriyaki sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and soy sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use warm, freshly cooked rice for best results.
- Let sandwiches chill slightly before slicing for clean edges.
- Customize fillings to your taste—try tuna, tofu, or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg