Viral TikTok Baked Sushi Cups Recipe
These bite-sized sushi muffins are the perfect lunch or snack idea for any sushi lovers! The little baked sushi cups are super cute and easy to make but loaded with so much flavor!
This sushi bake cups with imitation crab is my fun take on the viral TikTok sushi bake trend that’s been super popular this year. You will absolutely love these sushi muffins and fall in love with the first bite you take!
They make the perfect appetizer, snack, or quick lunch that is so much easier to make than regular sushi!
If you are looking for more viral recipes try one of these other meals: Scrambled Oats, Tiktok Feta Pasta for One, Gigi Hadid Pasta Without Vodka.
Why You’ll Love This Individual Sushi Bake Cups Recipe
A Viral recipe that’s actually worth the hype.
The perfect contrast of flavors from the crunchy nori sheets and soft fluffy white rice.
So much easier to make than sushi rolls.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Standard muffin tin with 12 slots
- Sheets of nori
- Cooked white rice – you can use any cooked rice that you like, long-grain white rice, jasmine rice, sushi rice, short grain rice, or even brown rice.
- Imitation crab
- Sliced green onions
- Sugar
- Salt
- Rice vinegar
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
Substitutions:
Swap the ketchup and regular mayo for kewpie mayo or spicy Japanese mayonnaise.
Swap imitation crab for some skinless cubed salmon to make salmon sushi bake cups.
You can also easily swap the crab for tuna or shrimp but I like imitation crab for a budget-friendly option.
How to Make Sushi Bake Cups with Imitation Crab
Here’s how to make the crab sushi bake cups recipe step-by-step. (Makes 12 individual servings)
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F.
Cut each of the nori sheets into 4 pieces and place the nori squares in a muffin tin. In a separate large bowl, mix rice with sugar, salt, sesame oil, and a dash of rice vinegar.
Step 2: Spread all of the rice on top of the nori sheets, evenly dividing it among all of the individual muffin compartments. (About 2-3 tablespoons of rice mixture per cup)
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, mix chopped imitation crab, ketchup, and mayonnaise.
Step 4: Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the rice cups.
Step 5: Top with the crab mixture and bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
Step 6: Take the sushi muffins out of the oven, garnish with some green onions, serve, and enjoy!
Storage Instructions:
Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
To Reheat: Place them in a microwave for 20-30 seconds.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing these.
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Viral TikTok Baked Sushi Cups Recipe
Try these TikTok viral baked sushi cups made with imitation crabs or tuna, shrimp, or salmon. These bite-sized sushi muffins are so easy to make and always come out delicious and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even an appetizer for a party!
Ingredients
- 6 Nori sheets
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 cup Imitation crab
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- sliced green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Cut each of the nori sheets into 4 pieces and place the nori squares in a muffin tin. In a separate large bowl, mix rice with sugar, salt, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Spread all of the rice on top of the nori sheets in muffin slots, evenly dividing it among all of the individual muffin compartments.
- In a separate bowl, mix chopped imitation crab, ketchup, and mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the rice cups.
- Top with the crab mixture and bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
- Take the sushi muffins out of the oven, garnish with some green onions, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions:
Swap the ketchup and regular mayo for kewpie mayo or spicy Japanese mayonnaise.
Swap imitation crab for some skinless cubed salmon to make salmon sushi bake cups.
You can also easily swap the crab for tuna or shrimp but I like imitation crab for a budget-friendly option.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 59Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g
I hope you enjoy this sushi cupcake recipe!
About the author, Clary Kingsley
I'm a DIY-loving millennial with a passion for cozy home decor and cooking healthy, mouthwatering meals. My adventurous spirit leads me to explore creative ways of making money online, like selling printables and crafts. Join me on this exciting journey as I share my enthusiasm and zest for life!