Description
These Viral Crispy Shrimp Sushi Cups are a delicious and creative appetizer that combines the flavors of sushi with a crispy baked twist. Made with seasoned shrimp coated in a creamy, spicy sauce and nestled in nori-lined muffin tins filled with sticky rice, these bite-sized sushi cups are perfect for parties or an impressive snack.
Ingredients
Sushi Base
- 1 ½ Cups Cooked Rice
- 3 Sheets Nori, cut into 12 squares
Shrimp Mixture
- 1 Pound Shrimp, peeled, deveined, uncooked, and chopped into small pieces
- 1 Pinch Sea Salt
- ½ Cup Softened Cream Cheese
- 3 Tablespoons Kewpie Mayo
- 1 Teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
Garnish
- 1 Tablespoon Chives, chopped
- Additional spicy mayo for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to get ready for baking the sushi cups.
- Prep the Shrimp: Peel, devein, and pat dry the shrimp, then chop into small pieces. Season with a pinch of sea salt and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce or coconut aminos until smooth. If needed, microwave for 20 seconds to soften the cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Coat the Shrimp: Add the shrimp pieces to the sauce and stir until each piece is fully coated.
- Prepare Nori Cups: Cut nori sheets into squares and place one square into each cavity of a muffin tin, forming small cups.
- Add Rice: Press 1-2 tablespoons of cooked rice firmly into each nori cup to form a sturdy base.
- Fill with Shrimp Mixture: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the shrimp mixture into each rice-lined nori cup.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes to cook the shrimp mixture.
- Broil for Crispiness: Turn on the broiler and broil the sushi cups for 2 minutes until the tops of the shrimp get crispy and golden.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, drizzle with extra spicy mayo, sprinkle with chopped chives, and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use Kewpie mayo for authentic flavor; substitute with regular mayo if needed.
- You can substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Press the rice firmly into the nori cups to prevent them from falling apart during baking.
- Keep an eye on the broiler step to avoid burning the shrimp topping.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the shrimp and nori.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
