Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls – Easy No-Roll Sushi at Home

Sushi night just got easier! These Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls pack all the flavor of your favorite spicy crab rolls without the fuss of rolling sushi. Perfect for a quick dinner, lunch, or fun meal prep, these bowls combine soft sushi rice, creamy spicy crab, and fresh, crunchy veggies for a satisfying bite every time.

No rolling mats, no complicated techniques — just fresh ingredients, a spicy mayo drizzle, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Customize it with your favorite toppings like edamame, avocado, or pickled ginger for a fully satisfying sushi experience at home.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked and cooled
• 8 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced or ribboned
• ½ cup shelled edamame
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1–2 sheets nori, cut into strips (optional)
• Soy sauce, for serving
• Pickled ginger, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the spicy crab: In a bowl, combine shredded imitation crab with mayonnaise and sriracha. Adjust spice level to taste.
2. Assemble the bowl: Start with a base of sushi rice in each bowl.
3. Layer the toppings: Arrange avocado slices, shredded carrots, cucumber ribbons, and edamame over the rice.
4. Add the crab: Place the spicy crab mixture on top of each bowl.
5. Finish & garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds, add nori strips if desired, and serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Why This Sushi Bowl Works

• No rolling required: Skip the sushi mat, still enjoy full flavor.
• Quick & fresh: Ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish.
• Customizable: Swap imitation crab for cooked shrimp, tuna, or tofu.
• Balanced flavor: Creamy, spicy, and crunchy textures in every bite.

Pro Tips

• Cook sushi rice with rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar for authentic flavor.
• Keep veggies sliced uniformly for an elegant bowl presentation.
• Toast sesame seeds lightly for extra aroma.

Storage

• Best enjoyed immediately to maintain texture of crab and veggies.
• Store leftover components separately (rice, crab, veggies) in airtight containers for up to 1 day. Reassemble before serving.

Spicy Crab Sushi Bowls

Easy no-roll sushi bowls with sushi rice, spicy crab mix, avocado, cucumber, edamame, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal at home.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 2 bowls

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Poke Bowl

Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main

• 2 cups sushi rice cooked and cooled
• 8 oz imitation crab meat shredded
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1-2 tsp sriracha adjust to taste
• 1 avocado sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced or ribboned
• 0.5 cup edamame shelled
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• 1-2 sheets nori cut into strips, optional
• soy sauce for serving
• pickled ginger for garnish, optional

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Bowl for serving

Method

 

1. Mix shredded imitation crab with mayonnaise and sriracha in a bowl.
2. Place sushi rice in serving bowls as the base.
3. Layer avocado slices, shredded carrots, cucumber ribbons, and edamame over the rice.
4. Top each bowl with the spicy crab mixture.
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds, add nori strips if desired, and serve with soy sauce and pickled ginger.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a drizzle of sesame oil or sriracha mayo on top.