Sushi Bake with Dungeness Crab
About this recipe
Sushi Bake with Dungeness Crab is a cozy, shareable dish that combines the flavors of sushi in a warm, baked form. This recipe is perfect for crab lovers and is surprisingly easy to make, featuring fresh crab meat mixed with cream cheese and seasonings over a bed of seasoned rice.
The key to this dish is using fresh Dungeness crab, which adds a sweet and delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with the creamy and savory elements. The baking process melds all the flavors together, making it a comforting meal for any occasion.
Ingredient notes
- Use about 1 1/2 to 2 Dungeness crabs for the recipe.
- Furikake is used as a sprinkle on top, but the amount is not specified.
Tips from MyHealthyDish’s video
- Crack and chill the Dungeness crabs for about 30 minutes to ensure you have fresh crab meat.
- Mix the crab meat with green onions, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder until well combined for a flavorful filling.
- When preparing the rice, make sure to mix in the rice vinegar and sesame oil thoroughly for even flavor distribution.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make the Sushi Bake with Dungeness Crab?
- The total time to make the Sushi Bake is 55 minutes.
- What type of rice should I use for this recipe?
- You should use cooked short grain rice.
- What is the baking temperature and time for the Sushi Bake?
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
- What ingredients do I need to mix with the crab meat?
- You need to mix the crab meat with sliced green onions, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to MyHealthyDish: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Crack and chill the Dungeness crabs to obtain fresh crab meat.
- 2
Peel the crab meat and place it in a bowl.
- 3
Add sliced green onions to the crab meat.
- 4
Add cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- 5
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- 6
In a separate bowl, combine the cooked short grain rice with rice vinegar and sesame oil.
- 7
Mix the rice thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the vinegar and oil.
- 8
Flatten the rice in a baking dish and press it down firmly.
- 9
Spread the crab mixture evenly over the rice.
- 10
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 25 minutes.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of Dungeness crab is inferred based on the description of using about 1 1/2 to 2 crabs.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from MyHealthyDish’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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