Crunchy Shrimp Roll

Thanks to Sushi Day I've been able to branch out in my sushi making. First, it started with a Sushi Magic kit from my in-laws two Christmases ago. I think I've made California Rolls two or three times, but it was time to branch out.

I love shrimp and was dying to try a tempura recipe. Fortunately, Sushi Day could lead the way with their promising Crunchy Shrimp Roll.

The results were generally satisfying, but not wonderful. A pic of some of the pieces is to the left. This is from a couple of day after making the sushi so the avocado has started to brown a bit,

I waited weeks to find the time to do it so the anticipation was high maybe too high. I was glad to try something beyond the California roll though.

For me, this was a much more involved recipe than the California Roll. I made the tempura shrimp myself as I couldn’t find premade. It was nice to try it but I probably wouldn’t do it again if I could find the premade. My kitchen was quite a mess after I was done.

Next time I might consider adding cream cheese to the recipe or in place of the avocado. I thought this recipe straight up lacked some of the smoothness I found in the California rolls I made previously. Perhaps mayo would have helped too.

Have any of you tried to make your own sushi and have a favorite recipe?