on Dec 18, 2022, Updated Jan 08, 2024
Why You’ll Love Shrimp Sushi Cups
If you love sushi but don’t know where to source or how to handle sushi-grade raw fish, sushi cups are the perfect solution! Because all of the ingredients get fully cooked in the oven, you don’t need any special sushi-making skills. In fact, you can use frozen, defrosted or fresh shrimp.
How to Prepare Shrimp Sushi Cups
♨️ Preheat the oven to 400F. 🍤 Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Then cut the shrimp into small cubes, making sure the cubes are more or less equal in size. Add the cubed shrimp to a bowl with a pinch of salt. 🥣 In a separate bowl add the softened cream cheese, mayo, soy sauce, and sriracha, and mix well. Pour this sauce over the shrimp and combine well. 🍚 Rinse the rice and cook it according to the instructions on the package. 🔪 While the rice cooks, cut 2 sheets of nori into 6 equal-sized squares. Add 1 tablespoon of the cooked rice onto each of the 6 nori squares and press the rice into the nori. 🧁To assemble, place each nori and rice square into a muffin tin insert. Add a tablespoon of the cubed, marinated shrimp on top of each rice cup. ⏲️ Bake for about 15 minutes. Then I like to put the oven on broil for the last 60 seconds to get the tops of the sushi cups crispy. 🍽️ Remove the muffin tin from the oven, let cool slightly, and then transfer the sushi cups to a plate. Lastly, garnish with spicy mayo and chives.
Variations and Substitutions for Shrimp Sushi Cups
Best Served With
These sushi bites are incredible topped with a drizzle of Homemade Spicy Mayo. If you’re preparing these to share (they make an incredible party appetizer), you might also make some with chicken, following my recipe for Chicken Bake Cups. My Asian Style Green Beans add a burst of color alongside these sushi cups, as well as a big serving of fiber. In addition to a drizzle of spicy mayo and a sprinkling of fresh herbs, I also like eating these with some soy sauce for dipping.
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