Caribbean sushi avocado boats are another version of my Caribbean sushi. They are an easier way to satisfy your sushi cravings without having to make an actual sushi roll. In this recipe I combine shrimp tempura with tropical ingredients like sweet plantains and avocado for the ultimate fusion of Japanese and Caribbean flavors.

Other variations of Caribbean fusion sushi can include ingredients like plantains, queso frito, mango, avocado, and even churrasco and chimichurri. I remember the first time I tasted Latin fusion sushi, I was at a Dominican restaurant with my husband a few years ago and I have been obsessed ever since. I enjoy traditional sushi, but adding Latin flair with Caribbean ingredients just elevates it to new levels! If you want to try out my Caribbean sushi roll, check out the recipe here!

What is Caribbean sushi?

Caribbean sushi is a fusion of Japanese and Caribbean cuisine. A Latin sushi roll is typically made with tropical ingredients like plantains, queso frito, mango, guacamole, and even churrasco and chimichurri. Dominican sushi in particular has become quite popular, which combines Dominican salami, queso frito, sweet plantains, avocado, and salsa rosa. I have even seen sushi rolls with mangú or mofongo inside. Some refer to this type of roll, sushi aplatanao, which means it contains plantains. When it comes to making Caribbean sushi, the options are endless!

Caribbean sushi avocado boats ingredients:

Sushi Rice

• Rice
• Water
• Sal
• Sugar
• Rice vinegar

Filling

• Shrimp tempura
• Sweet plantain
• Cucumber
• Carrot

Toppings

• Sesame seeds
• Furikake
• Scallions
• Eel sauce
• Spicy mayo

How to make Caribbean sushi avocado boats?

How to make sushi rice:

Place a pot over high heat. Add the water and rice to the pot and stir well. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot. Cook for 25 minutes. Uncover the rice and fluff it up a bit. Allow to cool for about 15-20 minutes.

In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, salt, and sugar. Stir well until everything is dissolved. Drizzle the mixture over the rice, a little at a time while stirring. Keep fluffing the rice until it is evenly coated.

Prep the sushi filling

I like using Trader Joe’s frozen shrimp tempura or gluten-free breaded shrimp. It’s delicious and the perfect size for making sushi rolls. You can also use store-bought frozen fried shrimp or just buy raw shrimp and cook it to your liking.

If using frozen shrimp tempura, place it in an air fryer. Cook at 375℉ for 10 minutes, flipping halfway. In the meantime, julienne the carrot and cucumber. Cut the sweet plantain lengthwise into thin strips, about 3 long slices. Add oil to a frying pan. Fry the sweet plantain until golden brown, about 5 minutes on each side.

Prep the sushi toppings

Thinly slice scallions and set aside. Fill squeeze bottles with the sauces so you can get a nice drizzle on the sushi. (I linked the sauce recipes and my favorite squeeze bottles in the recipe notes below.)

Assemble avocado boats

Slice avocado in half and remove the pit. To each half, add sushi rice, shrimp, sweet plantains, cucumber, and carrots. Drizzle with eel sauce and spicy mayo. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and furikake. Serve and enjoy!

What to serve with Caribbean sushi avocado boats?

Caribbean sushi is typically served with Latin + Caribbean food like arroz con gandules, mofongo, pernil or chicharrones, churrasco with chimichurri, guacamole, tostones, and so on. Since this is a fusion dish it also pairs well with Asian foods like dumplings, ramen, chicken wings, shrimp tempura, and fried rice.

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