Baked Shrimp Sushi Cups (VIDEO)
These Baked Shrimp Sushi Cups are made with seasoned sushi rice, nori, and creamy spicy shrimp for an easy, delicious sushi bake appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
- 1 cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
For the Shrimp Mixture
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For Assembly & Garnish
- Cooking spray, for greasing the muffin tin
- 3 large nori sheets
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Extra sriracha or spicy mayo, for serving
Instructions
Prepare Sushi Rice
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar. Microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour vinegar mixture into the cooked sushi rice and gently mix until combined.
Prepare Shrimp Mixture
- In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix until the shrimp is evenly coated.
Assemble the Sushi Cups
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease the muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Cut each nori sheet into four squares or rectangles large enough to fit inside your muffin tin cavities.
- Place one piece of nori into each muffin tin cavity. Add a spoonful of seasoned sushi rice and gently press it down. Top with a spoonful of the spicy shrimp mixture.
Bake the Sushi Cups
- Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through (145°F internal temperature).
- Let the sushi cups cool for a few minutes before removing them from the muffin tin. Drizzle with extra sriracha or spicy mayo, then garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm and enjoy!
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