Sushi Layers

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 14
Satisfy Your Cravings with Sushi Layers Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups short-grain rice ( or Pearl )
1/4 cup rice wine ( sake ) or 1/4 cup dry sherry ( sake )
2 medium lemons , sliced paper thin and seeded
1 tablespoon small caper , drained and rinsed
1 package of paper thin slices smoked salmon
8 ounces small cooked shrimp
4 nori
1 1/2 cups cucumbers , with peel , thinly sliced ( about 1/2 cucumber )
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup carrot , coarsely grated
1 large red pepper , diced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
291
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
Sushi Layers is a modern twist on traditional sushi that is easy to make and delicious. This dish is essentially layers of sushi ingredients stacked together to create a mouthwatering combination of flavors and textures. Smoked salmon and cooked shrimp provide a salty seafood taste, while the fresh cucumber and red pepper give a refreshing crunch. The combination of these ingredients, along with the rice and nori layers, make the dish a satisfying and filling meal that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.In a medium saucepan, combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
2.Add the rice to the saucepan, mix well, and bring to a boil.
3.Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Cook the rice for about 20 minutes or until tender.
4.In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, rice wine or sherry, sliced lemons, capers, smoked salmon, and cooked shrimp. Mix well.
5.In a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, place one sheet of nori, shiny side down.
6.Spread a layer of the rice mixture over the nori in the baking dish.
7.Top the rice mixture with a layer of cucumber slices, green onions, grated carrots, and diced red pepper.
8.Repeat layers, ending with a layer of rice on top.
9.Top the rice layer with the remaining sheet of nori, shiny side up.
10.Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Cut into squares and serve with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.

PROS

Sushi Layers is a great way to satisfy your sushi cravings without learning the art of sushi rolling.

It is also a very presentable dish that is perfect for a dinner party or potluck.

The combination of smoked salmon and cooked shrimp makes it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to make and requires advance preparation time.

It also has a high sodium content due to the soy sauce, pickled ginger, and capers used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sushi Layers is a healthy meal option as it is packed with a variety of vegetables, including cucumbers, green onions, and red peppers.
It is also a good source of protein from the smoked salmon and cooked shrimp.
Additionally, the nori used in the recipe is a good source of iodine, which is essential for thyroid health.

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