Heart-Healthy Shrimp Onigiri
Elevate your lunch game with these delicious and nutritious Heart-Healthy Shrimp Onigiri! Perfect for sushi lovers, this recipe swaps traditional white rice for fiber-rich brown rice, creating a wholesome yet flavorful base. Juicy shrimp are glazed with a low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil mixture, while creamy avocado adds a dose of healthy fats. Wrapped in nori sheets and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these onigiri are as visually appealing as they are tasty. Designed with your wellbeing in mind, this quick and easy recipe is packed with protein, omega-3s, and essential nutrients, making it ideal for a light lunch, snack, or picnic. Ready in under an hour, these portable Japanese-inspired rice balls are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Brown rice
- 2.5 cups Water
- 8 oz Medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 2 large Nori sheets
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp Chopped green onion
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, prepare the shrimp. In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat, then remove from heat.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and gently stir in the rice vinegar.
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Place a small handful of rice (about 1/3 cup) in the center of the plastic wrap and flatten slightly.
Place 1-2 shrimp pieces and a few avocado cubes in the center of the rice. Gently mold the rice around the filling using the plastic wrap to form a triangle shape. Press gently but firmly to ensure it holds together. Repeat with the remaining rice, shrimp, and avocado.
Cut the nori sheets into strips and wrap a strip around the bottom of each onigiri.
Serve onigiri topped with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1111 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 443 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 1533 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.1 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 74.6 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.1 mcg | 51% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1699 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
