Crab Sushi Bake (Viral TikTok-Inspired Recipe)
A deconstructed creamy crab roll baked in casserole dish that you can easily make at home. It consists of layers of sushi rice, creamy spicy crab mixture, and flavorful toppings. Served with roasted seaweed sheets, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for family dinners, potlucks, or game nights.
What Is Sushi Bake?
Sushi bake is a creative take on traditional sushi, using ingredients you would typically find in a sushi roll and turn them into a warm casserole-style dish. Sushi bake typically features layers of seasoned sushi rice, a creamy seafood mixture, and a variety of toppings such as furikake, avocado, cucumber, and green onions. It’s been viral on TikTok for a reason: easy to make, customizable, perfect for sharing, and unbelievably satisfying.
Last year, I posted this Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe and it quickly became the most popular recipe on my blog! Since then, I’ve made the sushi bake numerous times with different variations, like this Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups. Every time I bring sushi bake to a party or family gathering, it is always a crowd pleaser!
Can I Use Other Seafood?
Absolutely! Here are some other substitutions you can use instead of crab meat:
- Salmon Sushi Bake: use cooked salmon instead of crab, or you can make a salmon and crab mixture.
- Shrimp Sushi Bake: try pre-cooked shrimp, chopped finely and spread them on top of the sushi rice.
- Vegetarian Sushi Bake: avocado and tofu are great options for vegetarians.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make the best spicy crab sushi bake:
- Sushi Rice
- Lump Crab Meat or Imitation Crab
- Cream Cheese
- Kewpie Mayo
- Sriracha
- Furikake
- Seaweed Snack (or Nori Sheet)
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Crab Sushi Bake:
- Prepare the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for about 30 sec, then pour the vinegar mixture into the cooked rice and gently mix until well combined.
- Prepare Crab Mixture: In a bowl, mix crab meat, cream cheese, Kewpie Mayo, and sriracha sauce together until creamy.
- Assemble the Sushi Bake: Spread the cooked sushi rice to a 9×13 baking dish, then sprinkle furikake and top with a layer of creamy crab mixture.
- Bake in the Oven: Cook in oven for 10-15 minutes at 400F degrees until the top is slightly golden.
Add Sauce and Toppings:
Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Top with more Kewpie Mayo and Sriracha. Sprinkle more furikake, sesame seeds, and some chopped green onions on top.
How to Serve Crab Sushi Bake
My favorite way to eat sushi bake is to scoop out a spoonful of crab and rice, wrap it with nori sheet, top with avocado slices and drizzle more spicy mayo.
Sushi Bake is also great for potluck, family dinner, or any party!
Equipment
How to Storage and Reheat
To Store: Sushi bake is best enjoyed immediately. To store leftover sushi bake, store it in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the seaweed snack separately.
To Reheat: Warm sushi bake in the oven at 350F for 10 minutes or microwave individual portions for 30-60 seconds until warm.
FAQ
- Can I make sushi bake ahead of time? Yes! Assemble everything ahead and refrigerate (covered). Bake right before serving. Please note that you’ll need longer baking time to warm the dish.
- Can I use regular mayonnaise instead of Kewpie Mayo? Kewpie Mayo gives the best flavor, but regular mayo works fine.
- Can I adjust the spice level? Absolutely! Skip sriracha if you don’t like spicy, or add more sriracha if you want to increase spice level.
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram so I can see your creations!
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Crab Sushi Bake (Viral TikTok-Inspired Recipe)
Ingredients
Make Sushi Rice
- 2 cups sushi rice, uncooked
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Make Crab Sushi Bake
- 16 oz lump crab meat, or imitation crab
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup Kewpie Mayo, plus more for topping
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce, plus more for topping
- Furikake
- Seaweed snack
- white sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
- 2 green onion, chopped
- avocado slices, for topping (optional)
Equipment
- Casserole Dish
Instructions
Make Sushi Rice
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for about 30 sec, or until sugar and salt are dissolved. Pour the vinegar mixture into the cooked rice and gently mix until well combined. Set the rice aside.
Make Crab Sushi Bake
- Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a 9×9 inch or 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add crab meat/imitation crab, cream cheese, Kewpie Mayo, and Sriracha. Mix everything together until creamy and well combined.
- Assemble the Sushi Bake: transfer the cooked sushi rice to the baking dish and gently press down to flatten it out. Sprinkle a generous amount of furikake onto the rice, then top with a layer of creamy crab mixture. Gently press down and smooth the surface.
- Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes, until the top is slightly golden.
- Take sushi bake out of the oven. Top with more spicy mayo, furikake, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
- To serve, scoop a spoonful of sushi bake and wrap it with seaweed snack. Top with avocado slices and enjoy!
