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Home » Recipes » Seafood » Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars {Meal Prep Lunch}

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars {Meal Prep Lunch}

5/30/22

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These Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch, filled with all the delicious flavours of your favourite sushi roll!

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

Ingredients and substitutions

  • Cooked shrimp – you can also use raw shrimp and boil it before making this recipe or use frozen cooked shrimp and defrost it.
  • Sliced red cabbage – green cabbage would also work or you can use a bagged coleslaw mix.
  • Diced cucumber – feel free to swap out for another veggie of your choice like bell peppers.
  • Carrot matchsticks – swap out for another julienned veggie of your choice.
  • Seaweed salad – you can buy this pre-packaged at your local Asian grocery store or by the sushi counter at your local grocery stores.
  • Nori – substitute for soy bean sheets instead.
  • Sriracha – Sambal Oelek would also be good in this recipe or you can leave this out if you don’t like spice.
  • Soy sauce – tamari or coconut aminos are the best substitutes here.
  • Sushi rice – you can use any rice of your choice but sushi rice will provide the most authentic flavour.
Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

How to make this recipe

  1. Make the sushi rice.
  2. Assemble your ingredients.
  3. Layer the ingredients in the jars.
  4. Store in the fridge.
  5. When you’re ready to eat, dump in a bowl and dig in!
sushi jars

More topping ideas

One of the best parts of this recipe is that it's super simple and customizable, so feel free to follow the recipe exactly or add in your own toppings.

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Here are some of my favourite topping ideas:

  • Pre-cooked shrimp
  • Sushi rice
  • Red cabbage
  • Green onion
  • Sriracha or sambal oelek
  • Spicy mayo
  • Soy sauce
  • Seaweed salad
  • Nori
  • Sesame seeds
  • Matchstick carrots
  • Cucumber
  • Avocado

The list of options goes on and on. Don't be afraid to get creative and add your own twist to it!

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is in a dynamite sushi roll?

A dynamite sushi roll typically contains shrimp tempura, cucumber, avocado and spicy mayo with sticky rice and seaweed. This recipe is basically a deconstructed take on the traditional sushi rolls that you can customize to include your favourite toppings.

Why should you use mason jars?

I've long touted mason jars as the perfect transportable container for work lunches. They’re super portable and ideal for layering your sauces so the important ingredients don't get all soggy. Add in your sauces first, then add your protein, veggies, carbs, toppings and so on. You can also assemble these sushi jars in glass meal prep bowls, especially since you don't have to worry about your ingredients going soggy like you would with actual mason jar salads.

How many calories are in this recipe?

These sushi jars have 335 calories per serving so they’re a great low-calorie meal option. Since you’re not breading and frying the shrimp, it’s a lot healthier than your traditional dynamite roll.

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

Storing sushi jars

You can store these jars in the fridge up to 5 days. They are SUPER low maintenance because you don't even have to reheat them or anything – just eat cold as you would sushi.

To serve, you will likely want to pour your jar into a large bowl, then toss the ingredients together from there. Mason jars are too hard to eat out of, even if they help to prevent the ingredients from spoiling.

Freezing the sushi rice

Unfortunately, these mason jars don’t freeze well, but you can freeze the cooked sushi rice for later. Store the sushi rice in an airtight glass container and freeze for up to 12 months. When you’re ready to enjoy this recipe, let the rice thaw in the fridge overnight then add it into your mason jars. Easy-peasy!

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

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Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars

Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars {Meal Prep Lunch}

These Dynamite Shrimp Sushi Jars are the perfect grab and go lunch, filled with all the delicious flavours of your favourite sushi roll!
4.77 from 13 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp (alternatively you can use raw shrimp and boil with shells on for 1-2 min)
  • 1 cup sliced red cabbage
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup carrot matchsticks
  • 1 package seaweed salad
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
  • sesame seeds to serve
  • Sriracha to serve
  • soy sauce or tamari to serve

Sushi rice

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice (aka sticky rice)
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp white sugar

Instructions

  • Cook sticky rice with water, butter & salt according to package directions on the stovetop or in a rice cooker. When finished cooking, add rice vinegar and sugar, mixing together well. Set aside and let cool.
  • Assemble ingredients and add to jars, layering the following order: soy sauce (to taste), shrimp, cucumber, red cabbage, carrots, seaweed salad, sushi rice, nori strips, sesame seeds and Sriracha.
  • Jars keep in the fridge up to 5 days. To serve, dump into a large bowl and enjoy!

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Notes

Swap out the toppings to include your favourite veggies or sauces.
Store the mason jars in the fridge for up to 5 days. Dump everything into a large bowl then dig in!
Freeze the sushi rice for up to 12 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight then add to your mason jars.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 224mg | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 29.7mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 5.4mg
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Comments

  1. Tania Winstead says

    November 8, 2021 at 15:40

    5 stars
    So I prepped these yesterday and had one today. The rice is hard after refrigerating so it’s not a good eat while cold. Maybe next time I won’t add the rice to the jar and heat that up separately. But it did have a good flavor and I will definitely try again with a few tweeks. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Kelsie says

    April 28, 2020 at 19:22

    5 stars
    This may be a silly question, but is the nutrition facts based upon a single serving?
    Thanks in advance!!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      April 29, 2020 at 07:55

      Hey Kelsie! Not silly at all! Yes, the nutrition facts are for one serving.

      Reply
  3. Cara says

    October 28, 2019 at 10:53

    When you dump it out do you heat it? Or eat the dish cold?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      October 28, 2019 at 13:29

      You eat the dish cold 🙂

      Reply
  4. Angelica Pizano says

    September 8, 2019 at 14:03

    What size jar did you use? Is it pint size?

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      September 8, 2019 at 16:08

      I used 16oz jars 🙂

      Reply
  5. Lyndsay says

    March 27, 2018 at 20:54

    How many points? These looks delicious

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      March 28, 2018 at 08:07

      Hey Lyndsay – from what I can see using this calculator it’s 9 smart points, probably closer to 5 freestyle points. If you have the weight watchers app you may need to input everything to get a more accurate score. Hope this helps! http://www.calculator.net/weight-watchers-points-calculator.html?w5energy=440&w5energyunit=1&w5sugar=4&w5sugarunit=1&w5sfat=1&w5sfatunit=1&w5protein=16&w5proteinunit=1&caltype=5&x=69&y=15#smartpoint

      Reply
  6. Tammy says

    September 9, 2017 at 12:53

    How much soy sauce is a good amount without being to salty

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      September 9, 2017 at 20:34

      I usually put in about a tablespoon Tammy!

      Reply
  7. Bernadette says

    August 17, 2017 at 11:40

    This looks amazing, will definitely try! What size jar do you use?

    Reply
  8. Mandy P says

    August 17, 2017 at 00:17

    Do you make your own seaweed salad? I’ve never seen it in stores before

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 17, 2017 at 08:37

      Hey Mandy! I don’t make it myself – I’ve found it in the sushi section/bar area of many different grocery stores near where I live. It’s usually a section where they do prepared foods including sushi rolls. Alternatively, you could get an order from your local sushi joint or you could just leave it out altogether. You’ll still get the flavour from the nori sheets (the dark seaweed paper that you should be able to find in the Asian sauces section of your local grocery store)

      Reply
  9. Jaclyn says

    August 16, 2017 at 11:00

    Okay! These look AMAZING! Going to have to make these as part of my weekly meal prep!

    Reply
    • Taylor Stinson says

      August 16, 2017 at 11:59

      Thanks so much Jaclyn <3

      Reply

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