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Sushi Bake

Course Main Course
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

**Spicy Mayo:**

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sambal
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

**Crab and Shrimp Filling:**

  • 8 ounces crab meat
  • 8 ounces shrimp finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Kewpie mayo preferred
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sambal or sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced

**Rice:**

  • 2 cups sushi rice rinsed well
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

**Other:**

  • Nori seaweed sheets or furikake
  • Cucumber
  • Green onion
  • Avocado
  • Sesame seeds
  • Unagi sauce

Instructions

**Make the Sushi Rice:**

  • - Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear. If you have time, soak it in water for 15 minutes before rinsing.
  • - In a pot, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and rice, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • - In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Microwave for 30 seconds or warm in a pot until sugar dissolves. Pour over rice and mix until coated and sticky.

**Spicy Mayo:**

  • - Combine mayo, sambal, sriracha, sesame oil, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.

**Crab and Shrimp Filling:**

  • - Mix crab meat, shrimp, mayo, cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal or sriracha, lime juice, and green onions until well-combined.

**Assemble and Bake:**

  • - Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • - Spread rice in a casserole dish or 9x9 baking pan. Add seaweed on top, then layer with crab and shrimp mixture.
  • - Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until golden. For extra crispiness, broil briefly.
  • - Drizzle with spicy mayo and unagi sauce. Top with avocado, green onions, and sesame seeds. Enjoy your delightful Sushi Bake!