(Family Features) When guests are on their way and it’s time to put on your hosting cap, it’s common for stress to set in. From preparing meals to cleaning and decorating, entertaining can feel like a lot of pressure.
Taking the stress out of hosting guests starts with easy, tasty recipes you know everyone can enjoy together, made with convenient ingredients. Transform your meals in a flash with Minute Sticky Rice Cups, which are perfectly portioned, deliciously sticky and ready in just 1 minute. The short grain sticky rice delivers a pleasing consistency and subtle flavor in a no-hassle, convenient cup.
They’re ideal for Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats, which offer a fresh and flavorful twist on sushi. Packed with tender shrimp, creamy avocado and a tangy barbecue sauce, they’re a shareable appetizer or light meal. Combining the indulgent flavors of sushi with a playful, convenient presentation, they take the guesswork out of hosting in a visually stunning and delicious dish.
Presentation is key, starting with sticky rice, diced cucumber and cooked shrimp tossed in Japanese barbecue sauce. Spoon the sticky rice into the hollowed centers of avocado halves then drizzle with a touch of soy sauce, top the rice with shrimp and generously fill each “boat.” Be sure to choose ripe avocados and high-quality shrimp to enjoy the balanced flavors of sweet, salty and spicy.
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Avocado Shrimp Sushi Boats
Prep time: 4 minutes
Cook time: 1 minute
Servings: 2-4
1 cup Minute Sticky Rice
1 pound shrimp, cooked
1/4 cup English cucumber, small diced
1/4 cup Japanese barbecue sauce
2 large avocados, pitted and halved
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Sriracha sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Heat rice according to package directions.
In bowl, mix shrimp, cucumber and barbecue sauce until shrimp and cucumber are fully coated.
Spoon rice into each avocado hole. Pour 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce on top of rice.
Top each half with shrimp mixture. Drizzle Sriracha sauce on top, if desired. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.