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Spicy Tuna and Creamy Crab Sushi Bake

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  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: None

Description

A warm, layered sushi bake featuring spicy tuna and creamy crab, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces sushi-grade tuna, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo)
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat (or fresh lump crab), shredded
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions (optional)
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons tobiko or masago (optional)
  • 2-3 sheets nori (seaweed), cut into small squares
  • Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
  • Extra Sriracha or spicy mayo for drizzling


Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm cooked sushi rice and mix until well-seasoned. Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the bottom of a baking dish (approximately 8×8 inches).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the chopped tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Spread this spicy tuna mixture over the seasoned sushi rice in the baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, combine the shredded crab meat, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and optional green onions. Spread this creamy crab mixture over the spicy tuna layer.
  4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and turns golden.

Notes

For added texture, consider sprinkling some panko breadcrumbs over the cheese before baking. Adjust the Sriracha to suit your heat preference.