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Boston Roll

A delightful sushi roll featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and refreshing cucumber wrapped in toasted nori.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 sheets toasted nori Rich and umami with a slight crunch.
  • 1 batch sushi rice Soft, sticky, and slightly sweetened.
  • 4 Tbsp. tobiko or seaweed caviar Bursting with oceanic flavors.
  • 4 poached jumbo shrimp (2 1/2 to 3 oz.), peeled, tails removed Tender and succulent.
  • 1 Persian cucumber seeds removed and julienned Crisp and refreshing.
  • 1/2 avoocado sliced Brings a creamy texture.
Serving Suggestions
  • Soy sauce For serving.
  • Wasabi For serving.
  • Pickled ginger For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place a sheet of toasted nori, shiny side up, atop your bamboo sushi mat.
  2. With wet fingertips, spread about one cup of sushi rice evenly over the surface of the nori.
  3. Cover the rice with two tablespoons of tobiko.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap over the entire bamboo mat while you prepare the fillings.
Assembly
  1. Lay two poached jumbo shrimp, julienned cucumber, and avocado along the long edge closest to you.
  2. Begin to roll the nori over itself, wrapping up the fillings snugly.
  3. Continue rolling until you reach the end and gently pinch and press the roll to create a firm shape.
  4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have multiple rolls.
  5. Slice each roll into eight pieces and serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

Notes

Use freshly cooked sushi rice for the best results. Keep your hands wet to prevent sticking. You can use pre-cooked shrimp for quicker preparation.