Easy Baked Sushi Cups (with Shrimp)
Sushi cups are a fun, no-roll way to enjoy sushi at home in under 30 minutes. Made with rice, nori, and creamy shrimp filling baked in muffin tins, this portable sushi recipe is perfect for appetizers, parties, or meal prep.
Servings: 12 sushi cups
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup cooked rice use short-grain sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 toasted nori sheets each cut in to 4 squares
- Optional toppings: mayo, sriracha, cubed avocado, chopped cucumber, green onion slices, sliced jalapeños, and/or sesame seeds
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp kewpie mayo or regular mayo
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. If using leftover cold rice, warm it up in the microwave first and then mix with rice vinegar. Set aside.1.5 cup cooked rice, 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Chop shrimp into small pieces, then mix with the rest of the shrimp mixture ingredients until evenly mixed.1 lb shrimp, 3 tbsp kewpie mayo, 1-2 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp tamari sauce, 1 tbsp lime juice
- Have a 12-cup muffin tin ready. Add about 2 tbsp of rice to the center of the nori square, fold the sides up, then place in the muffin tin. Flatten the top of the rice with the back of a spoon. Repeat with the rest of the rice and nori squares.3 toasted nori sheets
- Top each cup with 2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture.
- Bake for about 14 minutes, or broil for 1 minute to toast the top.
- Top with toppings of your choice, then enjoy!Optional toppings: mayo, sriracha, cubed avocado, chopped cucumber, green onion slices, sliced jalapeños, and/or sesame seeds
Notes
- Cut nori with scissors: Use kitchen scissors to quickly cut the nori sheets into neat squares. It’s faster and easier than using a knife.
- Add toppings last: Fresh toppings like avocado, cucumber, or jalapeños should go on right before serving so they stay crisp and don’t release extra moisture.
- These sushi cups are best eaten right away for the crispest texture. Leftovers, however, can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days without toppings. Reheat gently in the microwave for about 1 minute before adding fresh toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sushi cup - makes 12 | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 349mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.2mg