Description
Crispy Shrimp Sushi Bites are a fun, bite-sized twist on traditional sushi, featuring oven-baked crispy shrimp, sushi rice, avocado, and a spicy mayo drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 sheets nori, cut into 4 squares each
- 1½ cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 scallions, diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ½ avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut each nori sheet into four equal squares.
- Cut shrimp into small cubes and lightly coat with tapioca starch.
- In a medium bowl, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Toss shrimp to coat.
- Place one nori square into each muffin tin slot. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of sushi rice to the center of each nori square. Press gently to shape, allowing nori edges to come up the sides.
- Bake the muffin tin for 5 minutes to warm and set the rice.
- Top each rice-filled nori square with 5-6 pieces of the seasoned shrimp.
- Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through and crispy.
- Allow sushi bites to cool slightly. Top each with diced avocado, spicy mayo, black sesame seeds, and chopped chives.
Notes
- Using cooled sushi rice makes it easier to shape and prevents sticking.
- Do not overcrowd the muffin tin to ensure even baking.
- Adjust sriracha in the spicy mayo to your preferred heat level.
- Ingredients like chicken or tofu can be substituted for shrimp.
- This recipe is gluten-free if tamari or gluten-free soy sauce is used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 bites)
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: N/A