Description
To truly appreciate this phenomenal meal, it helps to understand what makes it such a special culinary creation. At its core, Crab and Shrimp Dynamite Baked Rice is a layered Asian fusion casserole inspired by modern Japanese sushi bars and American seafood houses. The foundation consists of short-grain rice tossed with toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and fresh scallions.
Ingredients
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For the Rice
- 3 cups cooked sushi or short-grain rice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 green onions, sliced
For the Seafood
- 250 g (½ lb) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 200 g (7 oz) cooked crab meat, shredded
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the Dynamite Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, optional
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
For the Topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1–2 green onions, sliced
- Furikake or nori flakes, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the rice: Mix cooked rice with sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and green onions.
- Cook the seafood: Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add crab, soy sauce, paprika, and black pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Japanese mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, sesame oil, and sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread the rice in a baking dish and top with the crab and shrimp mixture.
- Add the dynamite topping: Spread the spicy mayonnaise evenly over the seafood and sprinkle with mozzarella.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until hot and bubbling. Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for a lightly golden top.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and furikake or nori flakes. Serve hot.
Notes
Use chilled leftover rice for the best texture, and adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~620 kcal
Keywords: Baked Seafood Dynamite Rice, Spicy Crab and Shrimp Bake, Seafood Dynamite Casserole, Japanese Baked Seafood Rice