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dragon roll

Dragon Roll

This 10-minute Dragon Roll is a vibrant, flavor-packed sushi roll featuring shrimp tempura, avocado, and spicy mayo—perfect for an easy and impressive at-home sushi night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 rolls
Course: Main Course, sushi
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 sheets nori seaweed sheets
  • 2 cups prepared sushi rice short-grain rice seasoned with rice vinegar
  • 4 shrimp tempura store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cucumber cut into thin strips
  • 2 ripe avocados 1 for inside, 1 for topping
  • 2 tbsp tobiko flying fish roe
  • 2 tbsp spicy mayo
Toppings
  • unagi sauce for drizzling
  • black sesame seeds for garnish
  • scallions thinly sliced
  • extra spicy mayo for drizzling

Equipment

  • Bamboo Sushi Mat

Method
 

  1. Lay out a bamboo sushi mat with plastic wrap. Place a nori sheet shiny-side down. Wet hands and spread 1 cup rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at the top.
  2. Flip the nori over. Add 2 shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado slices, and a line of spicy mayo across the middle.
  3. Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, tucking the edge under the filling and pressing firmly. Seal with rice if needed.
  4. Thinly slice the second avocado and layer on top of the roll like scales. Press gently using plastic wrap and mat.
  5. Sprinkle tobiko on the sides, drizzle with unagi sauce and spicy mayo, then garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
  6. Slice into 8 pieces using a wet knife. Serve with wasabi, pickled ginger, and extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Make ahead tips: Prepare rice, sauces, and vegetables in advance. For variations, try mango slices instead of avocado or swap shrimp with tempura veggies or grilled eel.