The Shaggy Dog Sushi Roll is both delicious and visually appealing. The layer of imitation crab strings makes it a unique sushi choice.
Jump to RecipeWe have been experimenting with making all types of sushi rolls at home lately. One of my favorites is the shaggy dog roll when we go to our favorite sushi restaurant. There are a few variations in the shaggy dog sushi recipes that I’ve found, but that’s the beauty of making it at home… you can customize the sushi roll to your preferred tastes. Sometimes the best sushi is the one you make at home and make your own.
For example, I keep mine to only a few simple ingredients, but you can make your own your way. Many restaurants will include spicy mayo sauce on the top, but I don’t like spicy, so I omit that in my recipe. You’ll also find cream cheese in a lot of sushi rolls.
Another thing I like about this recipe is the lack of raw fish. I know a lot of people like it for sushi, but I am not a fan of raw fish. This is a fully cooked roll since you cook the shrimp in tempura batter before starting the roll.
You can serve your sushi roll with soy sauce, eel sauce, spicy sauce, unagi sauce, spicy mayonnaise, teriyaki sauce, or lemon juice. All are great options depending on if you want to keep the sushi recipe mild or spicy, bold or sweet, etc. You can also top it with sesame seeds or green onion.
Tip: You’ll need a few things close by when working with seaweed and sushi rice. Have a small bowl with cold water to dip your fingers in before touching the rice. Then keep a small hand towel close to dry your hands when touching the seaweed or other main ingredients.
For step-by-step instructions for cooking sushi rice in the instant pot or rice maker, view THIS POST. You’ll need sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, water, and salt.
Shaggy Dog Sushi Roll Step by Step
Ingredients
- 1 piece seaweed (or nori sheet)
- 1/2 cup sushi rice (prepared)
- 4 pieces shrimp tempura
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 pieces imitation crab sticks
Preparation
Lay a sheet of nori or seaweed on a sushi mat or bamboo mat with the rough side up.
Spread the prepared sushi rice on top of the nori sheet, making sure it goes to the edge of the nori sheet.
Lay the tempura shrimp in a single layer in a straight line at one edge of the nori wraps.
Add the mayonnaise on top of the tempura shrimp.
Carefully use the bamboo mat to roll the sushi.
Shred the imitation crab into thin slices and lay them perpendicular to the outside of the roll.
Use a very sharp knife to cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick.
Shaggy Dog Sushi Roll Leftovers
Storage: Store leftover sushi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Recipe
Originally Published On: May 29, 2023
Shaggy Dog Sushi Roll
Ingredients
- 1 piece seaweed (or nori sheet)
- 1/2 cup sushi rice (prepared)
- 4 pieces shrimp tempura
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 pieces imitation crab sticks
Recommended Equipment
- Bamboo Mat
Instructions
- Lay a sheet of nori or seaweed on a sushi mat or bamboo mat with the rough side up
- Spread the prepared sushi rice on top of the nori sheet, making sure it goes to the edge of the nori sheet
- Lay the tempura shrimp in a single layer in a straight line at one edge of the nori wraps
- Add the mayonnaise on top of the tempura shrimp
- Carefully use the bamboo mat to roll the sushi
- Shred the imitation crab into thin slices and lay them perpendicular to the outside of the roll
- Use a very sharp knife to cut into slices about 1/2 inch thick
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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I’m not a HUGE huge sushi fan, but I do eat it on occasion just for something different. I’m not sure about attempting to make one myself. But I’ll pass this along to my sister anyway. I’m sure she’d love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
We are a huge fan of sushi over here! In fact, so much so that one of my goals this summer is to make California rolls. I can’t wait to make this recipe to and I like that it doesn’t involve raw fish. I also prefer my sushi cooked!
Oh, that is an interesting look in a sushi roll. I haven’t tried it like that yet, but I bet my son would love it.
This shaggy dog sushi looks good! I’m not a fan of raw fish in sushi as well so this one is perfect for me! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I love both shrimp and sushi and having both is perfect for me. Thanks for this recipe I will copy this soon.
This sushi roll looks really lovely. I love the sound of sea weed, in my meal. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
This sushi roll would look great on our dinner table. I will have to try it sometime soon.
This looks yummy, I love eating sushi but never tried this one before. I would love to try it. Thank you for sharing!
I have never seen “cute” sushi but this is definately cute. What a cool idea. Can’t wait to share this with my boys who love sushi.