Description
This Spicy Tuna Creamy Crab Bake is a sushi-inspired casserole that layers spicy tuna, creamy crab, and seasoned rice under a golden, bubbly top. It’s the perfect fusion of flavors — spicy, tangy, and umami-rich — making it a crowd favorite for parties or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Base
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain rice)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
For the Spicy Tuna Layer
- 1 cup sushi-grade tuna, finely diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
For the Creamy Crab Layer
- 1 cup imitation crab (or real crab meat), shredded
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
For the Topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- Extra Sriracha and spicy mayo, for drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice
- In a bowl, mix warm sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Spread the rice evenly in a small baking dish or oven-safe pan.
- Make the Spicy Tuna Mix
- In another bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the rice layer.
- Make the Creamy Crab Mix
- Stir together shredded crab, mayo, cream cheese, lemon juice, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Spoon this mixture over the spicy tuna layer.
- Assemble and Bake
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Finish and Serve
- Drizzle with extra spicy mayo and Sriracha.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve warm with nori sheets for scooping.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 1/6 of the pan)
- Calories: 370kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg