Crispy Shrimp "Sushi Cups"

20 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions and set aside. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. 2Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions and set aside. Preheat oven to 400F.
  3. 3Prepare 2 cups of rice according to package instructions and set aside. Preheat oven to 400F.
  4. 4Pat dry the shrimp and cut into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt.
  5. 5Pat dry the shrimp and cut into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt.
  6. 6Pat dry the shrimp and cut into small pieces. Add a pinch of salt.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, add the softened cream cheese, kewpie mayo, sriracha and soy sauce/coconut aminos. Mix well. If the cream cheese makes it hard to mix, just microwave for 20 seconds.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, add the softened cream cheese, kewpie mayo, sriracha and soy sauce/coconut aminos. Mix well. If the cream cheese makes it hard to mix, just microwave for 20 seconds.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, add the softened cream cheese, kewpie mayo, sriracha and soy sauce/coconut aminos. Mix well. If the cream cheese makes it hard to mix, just microwave for 20 seconds.
  10. 10Pour the sauce onto the shrimp and toss to coat well.
  11. 11Pour the sauce onto the shrimp and toss to coat well.
  12. 12Pour the sauce onto the shrimp and toss to coat well.
  13. 13Cut the nori sheets into even sized squares.
  14. 14Cut the nori sheets into even sized squares.
  15. 15Cut the nori sheets into even sized squares.
  16. 16Add 1-2 tbsp cooked rice to each square, pressing down with your fingers or the spoon. Press each nori square into a muffin tin.
  17. 17Add 1-2 tbsp cooked rice to each square, pressing down with your fingers or the spoon. Press each nori square into a muffin tin.
  18. 18Add 1-2 tbsp cooked rice to each square, pressing down with your fingers or the spoon. Press each nori square into a muffin tin.
  19. 19Scoop 1-2 tbsp of the shrimp mixture into each muffin cup.
  20. 20Scoop 1-2 tbsp of the shrimp mixture into each muffin cup.
  21. 21Scoop 1-2 tbsp of the shrimp mixture into each muffin cup.
  22. 22Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes at the end to get the top crispy.
  23. 23Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes at the end to get the top crispy.
  24. 24Bake for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes at the end to get the top crispy.
  25. 25Remove from oven, top with extra spicy mayo and chives for garnish.
  26. 26Remove from oven, top with extra spicy mayo and chives for garnish.
  27. 27Remove from oven, top with extra spicy mayo and chives for garnish.
  28. 28Serve immediately.
  29. 29Serve immediately.
  30. 30Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 3 sheets nori
  • 3 sheets nori
  • 3 sheets nori
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 0.5 cup softened cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup softened cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup softened cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp kewpie mayo
  • 3 tbsp kewpie mayo
  • 3 tbsp kewpie mayo
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 serving chives
  • 1 serving chives
  • 1 serving chives

Equipment

muffin tinspoonbowlwhisk