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Easy Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls

Zesty Easy Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls for a Quick Dinner Delight

Enjoy these Easy Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls, a flavorful and customizable quick dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Salad
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Substitute with real crab or shrimp if desired.
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise Use vegan mayo for a dairy-free version.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust to taste or replace with chili sauce for milder flavors.
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Short-Grain Rice Quinoa or cauliflower rice are low-carb alternatives.
For Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Or crushed peanuts for texture.
  • 1 handful Green Onions Can substitute with chives.
  • to taste Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free option.
  • optional Wasabi
  • optional Pickled Ginger

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Pot
  • Spoon

Method
 

Crab Salad Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine ¼ cup of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of sriracha, whisk until smooth, then fold in 8 ounces of chopped imitation crab and let rest for 5 minutes.
Rice Cooking
  1. Rinse 1 cup of short-grain rice under cold water until clear, combining with 1¼ cups of water in a pot. Boil over medium heat, cover, and reduce to low for 15 minutes, then let steam off the heat for 10 minutes.
Assembling Bowls
  1. Divide cooked rice evenly into two bowls, creating shallow wells in the center.
  2. Spoon crab salad over the rice wells generously.
  3. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top.
  4. Serve with small bowls of soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for customization.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with toppings such as avocado or cucumber. Store leftover crab salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and keep rice separate to prevent drying out. Unassembled components can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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