Keto Tempura Shrimp Cream Cheese Sushi Roll w Spicy Mayo

Enjoy this Keto sushi warm or cold! Jumbo shrimp are lightly coated in a pork rind tempura breading and fried in Keto avocado oil. Then, the shrimp are wrapped inside a cucumber roll with a layer of tangy cream cheese. The directions walk you through an easy way to roll up the perfect sushi roll, so anyone can make this recipe. You won’t want to include this recipe in your meal prep, but it makes a great lunch on weekends or can even be eaten as a snack. To make a filling meal, pair the sushi with your favorite Carb Manager Keto side dish. Eat with a pair of chopsticks or enjoy as a fun finger food. If you’d like a spicier sushi roll, either add extra Sriracha to your spicy mayo or use spicy pork rinds when making your tempura shrimp.

I Want Rice In My Sushi

You’re probably used to sticky white rice in your sushi. While you obviously cannot include this ingredient, you can make mock white rice with riced cauliflower. Cook cauliflower rice to your liking in a pan with some salt and rice vinegar. To give the rice a sticky effect, you’ll need to coat the rice in melted butter. You can press cooled cauliflower rice into a thin layer on top of the nori seaweed when making your sushi. Make sure to leave empty space around the edges of your sushi to avoid making a cauliflower rice mess. If you utilize this step, make sure to include the cauliflower in your food log when tracking your macros.

Keto Sushi Toppings

The sushi you buy at restaurants and stores always has fun toppings for a variety of flavors and textures to enjoy. On the Keto diet, you still have plenty of options! This recipe features a spicy mayo, which is a super easy way to add fat macros to your meal. Traditional soy sauce for dipping is also a completely Keto ingredient to include on the side. For a crunchy topping, sprinkle some extra pork rind crumbs on top as if they were tempura breading crumbs. Make the Carb Manager Keto Teriyaki Sauce or Carb Manager Easy Teriyaki Sauce for a sweeter dipping sauce. You can even enjoy pickled ginger in small amounts to cleanse your palate between bites.

Jessica L.