Exquisite Tiger Roll with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Indulge in the perfect blend of succulent shrimp, tender rice, and creamy avocado wrapped in delicate seaweed, all enhanced by a luscious house-made sauce. This tiger roll recipe is the epitome of pure goodness, delivering a high-quality, delicious bite of Asian-inspired flavors. Get ready to impress your guests with this raw, nut-free creation that will leave them craving for more.
ingredients
- 12 large tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 4 large sheets of nori seaweed
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled ginger, for servingFor the Creamy Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon wasabi paste (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
- 2.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Set aside.
- 3.
In a blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients for the creamy avocado sauce. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place in a bowl and set aside.
- 4.
Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface, then place a sheet of nori seaweed on top.
- 5.
Wet your hands to prevent rice from sticking, then spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border uncovered.
- 6.
Arrange 3 shrimp, avocado slices, and a drizzle of creamy avocado sauce along the center of the rice.
- 7.
Starting from the end closest to you, tightly roll the sushi mat, applying gentle pressure to shape the roll.
- 8.
Repeat the process to create three more rolls.
- 9.
Using a sharp knife, slice each roll into bite-sized pieces.
- 10.
Serve the tiger rolls with pickled ginger and extra creamy avocado sauce on the side.
