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california roll sushi bowl with chopsticks scooping up a bite

Spicy Crab Salad Sushi Bowl

Sarah Harper MS, RD, LDN
Enjoy this quick and easy flexitarian recipe, California Roll Sushi Bowl!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 512 kcal

Equipment

  • Rice cooker or pot with lid
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • mixing bowls
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Vegetable peeler or julienne slicer
  • grater
  • Spoon or spatula

Ingredients
  

For The Rice

  • 1 cup white rice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp sugar optional

For The Crab Mixture

  • 16 oz imitation crab
  • ¼ cup mayonaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Toppings and Fresh Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber, sliced into ribbons, matchsticks, or half-moons
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 avocado, sliced or diced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 sheets of nori, julienned into thin strips ike GimMe Organic or Annie Chun’s

For Serving

  • extra soy sauce, sriracha, or mayo

Instructions
 

Make the Sushi Rice

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions.
  • While the rice is still warm, stir in rice vinegar, salt, and sugar (if using). Let cool to room temperature before assembling the bowls.

Prepare the Crab Mixture

  • Chop or shred the imitation crab into small pieces.
  • In a bowl, mix the crab with mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Assemble the Sushi Bowls

  • Divide the sushi rice evenly into four bowls.
  • Top each bowl with the crab mixture, cucumber, carrot, avocado, sesame seeds, and julienned nori.
  • Drizzle with sriracha, soy sauce, spicy mayo, or sesame oil. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Lower carb Tip:
  • Reduce the portion of rice and increase the protein and veggies to keep the bowl filling without as many carbs.
  • Replace half or all of the rice with cauliflower rice to reduce the overall carbohydrate content while still keeping a similar texture.
Increase Protein Tip:
  • Add edamame or sprinkle hemp seeds for extra protein and nutrients.
  • Increase the amount of imitation crab, sushi-grade fish, shrimp, or baked tofu to boost protein per serving.
Nutrition information is estimated and will vary based on cooking methods, specific ingredients used, and portion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 1505mgPotassium: 538mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5322IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy
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