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Shrimp sushi bake cups with creamy topping and furikake

Shrimp Sushi Bake Cups: Easy Bite‑Sized Deconstructed Sushi Recipe


  • Author: Velma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sushi bake cups 1x

Description

Make crowd‑pleasing Shrimp Sushi Bake Cups with seasoned rice, creamy shrimp topping, and crispy edges. Perfect party appetizer!


Ingredients

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For the Rice Base:

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Shrimp Filling:

 

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
  • 1 tsp green onions, finely chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Prep Rice

  1. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm sushi rice.

  2. Let cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare Shrimp Filling

  1. In a bowl, combine chopped shrimp, mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, cream cheese, and green onions.

  2. Mix until creamy and well combined.

Step 3: Assemble in Muffin Tin

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

  2. Line each cup with a square of nori or press in a small spoonful of sushi rice to form a base.

  3. Press about 1–2 tablespoons of rice into each cup and sprinkle with furikake.

  4. Top with a generous spoonful of the shrimp mixture.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden and the shrimp filling is bubbly.

  2. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

 

  • Top with avocado slices, extra sriracha or mayo drizzle, green onions, or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Calories and fat mostly come from the shrimp, mayo, and cream cheese.
  • Swap Kewpie for light mayo or Greek yogurt to reduce fat.

 

  • Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a fiber or low-carb option.
  • Prep Time: 20 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 cups
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1,5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

Keywords: Shrimp Sushi Bake Cups