These Shrimp Tempura Rolls, also called Godzilla Roll Sushi, are my my favorite sushi rolls to make! They’re basically a combo of several different rolls that I love at sushi restaurants, but so much cheaper than takeout to make right at home. In fact, you can make about ten of these for the price you would pay for one at a restaurant! I realize this isn’t going to be a “family rotation” meal for most of you, but if you have an upcoming anniversary or just feel in the mood to make something different, this is a great one! I love the spicy mayonnaise drizzled over the top. YUM.
Ingredients in a Shrimp Tempura Roll
Sushi Rice – see our post on how to cook sushi rice or, if you have an Instant Pot, our post on Instant Pot sushi rice. Plain white regular rice or short-grain rice won’t work for sushi rolls. Nori seaweed sheets – use a sheet of nori that is dry roasted seaweed Prepared shrimp tempura – I bought frozen pre-cooked tempura shrimp and then baked them on a baking sheet. But you can also fry them yourself using your own tempura batter. If you don’t like shrimp, you can use soft shell crab or any other type of shellfish. Avocado – overripe avocado is a little easier to roll Cream cheese Flour Tempura batter Oil – vegetable oil or any oil for frying Sushi rolling bamboo mat
Additions and Substitutions
Once you have a base for this tempura roll recipe, you can switch up the ingredients as much as you like. Try some of these ideas:
Ginger Wasabi A sprinkle of Rice Vinegar Drizzle Teriyaki Sauce Sesame Seeds Sea Salt Red Pepper Cayenne Pepper Scallions Spicy tuna Shredded lettuce Unagi sauce
No Raw Fish in this Sushi
These Shrimp Tempura Rolls don’t contain any raw seafood so I am not afraid to make them at home. I will only eat raw fish if I am at a trusted restaurant, and I am pretty picky about my raw seafood. I don’t dare to prepare it myself unless I know that I am getting it from ocean to my kitchen in less than 12 hours, so as you can probably guess with me living in BOISE, that doesn’t happen too often. The shrimp in these Godzilla Rolls is fully cooked so there are no worries!
Great Sushi for Beginners
This recipe seems more complicated than it really is. Don’t be scared. Especially if you have made California Rolls, you will find that these Shrimp Tempura Rolls are easy. Once you get the hang of rolling sushi rolls, it’s really no biggie. Instead of battering my own crispy shrimp tempura, I just bought the pre-made stuff in the freezer section of the grocery store. If you want to be fancy, you can batter your own but that is too much work for me. If you don’t like battered shrimp, feel free to use just regular, cooked shrimp. Do whatever you like best. I also love the creamy avocado and tangy cream cheese in these rolls. So yummy!
Serving Suggestions
Provide serving suggestions, like serving the rolls with pickled ginger, soy sauce, and wasabi on the side. Read more: 35+ Lunch Easy Ideas
More Sushi Inspired Recipes
We love recipes for sushi and Asian-inspired rolls. They are perfect for when that sushi craving hits. Once you’ve made our Shrimp Tempura Rolls, try some of our other favorites:
How to Make a Shrimp Tempura Roll
Shrimp Spring Rolls
California Rolls
Spam Musubi
Easy Sushi Bake
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