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Sushi Bake Cups with Shrimp and Crab

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Creamy and flavorful sushi bake cups made with seasoned rice, shrimp, and crab, baked into perfectly portioned bites with a savory and slightly spicy topping.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sushi bake cups
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 200 g cooked shrimp, chopped
  • 200 g crab meat, shredded
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Oil or cooking spray for greasing

Instructions

  1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved, then fold into warm cooked rice and let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a muffin tin.
  3. Press seasoned rice into each muffin cup, forming a base with slightly raised edges.
  4. In a bowl, combine shrimp, crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.
  5. Spoon the seafood mixture evenly over the rice cups.
  6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
  8. Let cool slightly, then remove from tin and garnish with green onions and nori strips before serving.

Notes

  • Use short-grain sushi rice for best texture.
  • Adjust sriracha to control spice level.
  • Imitation crab can be used as a budget-friendly alternative.
  • Greek yogurt can replace part of the mayonnaise for a lighter option.
  • Avoid microwaving to maintain texture when reheating.

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