Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl
If you are a sushi lover and want to have a delicious recipe at your fingertips any time that craving hits you, then my Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl is for you! It’s the first on my meal prep series because it has everything you could possibly want! Tender imitation crab is mixed with Yum-Yum sauce and then layered with tons of bright flavors like cucumber, seaweed, avocado, and green onion. Finally, it’s topped with crispy fried onions for an amazing crunch!
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I knew that when I started meal prepping, that sushi in some form would have to make the list. It is truly one of my favorite foods and it’s also something that my family likes to eat as well. So, the ingredients that I buy for meal prep can also double as lunches for my kiddos and I consider that a win! It also seems a little fancy to me for meal prep in a world where meal preps are considered boring and tasteless. This recipe is bright, flavorful, and beautiful, which I think makes it even more appealing.
I have been a sushi lover for quite a while now and we have a local restaurant that has some of the best sushi rolls I’ve ever eaten. And that’s saying something because I travel frequently and try lots of different sushi restaurants. But even this local restaurant isn’t very “local” for me. The restaurant is a 45-minute drive for me. So that means that my sushi cravings are only satisfied every now and then. That’s where this recipe comes in! Now, I can have sushi every week. The ingredients are affordable. There is no cooking required. And I can swap out different ingredients to make as many variations as I like!
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I love this recipe because it’s perfect for on-the-go lunches. There is no heating required and it taste great at room temperature or chilled. That is super helpful for people that don’t have access to a stove or microwave on their lunch breaks at work. Also, you can change the flavors any way that you would like. This means that you can take the initial recipe and create lots of variations for your meal preps throughout the month. One complaint about meal prep is having to eat the same thing for multiple days in a row. With the Crunch Crab Sushi Bowls, you can swap out things that will alter the flavor for you and keep it interesting.
Tips for your Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl:
- Do not add the seaweed or crispy onions until you are ready to eat. If they are exposed to moisture, they get soggy.
- Make sure to have some tiny containers for your toppings and soy sauce. (To keep them separate)
- You can substitute the riced cauliflower with sticky sushi rice from the store. Just know that the macros are going to change, and it will have more carbs.
- You can also omit the rice component all together. I’ve made the sushi bowls without any rice at all, and the flavor is still amazing!
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Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl Ingredients:
- 4 cups Imitation crab
- 151 grams cucumber
- 8 Teaspoons chopped green onions
- 8 Tablespoons garlic pepper crispy fried onions
- 4 Teaspoons everything but bagel seasoning
- 8 Teaspoons sriracha
- 12 Seaweed sheets
- 63 grams avocado
- 4 Teaspoons soy sauce
- 8 Tablespoons Yum-Yum sauce
- 3 cups riced cauliflower
Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl Instructions:
- First, arrange four of your meal prep bowls on a table.
- Second, shred one cup of imitation crab per bowl.
- Third, add 2 tablespoons of Yum-Yum sauce to each bowl and mix really well.
- Next, add 3/4 cup of the riced cauliflower to each bowl.
- Then, add the chopped cucumber and avocado divided evenly between each bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the everything but bagel seasoning in each bowl.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of green onions to each bowl.
- Then, drizzle 2 teaspoons sriracha on top of each bowl.
- Place the lids on top of the bowls and move to the small containers of toppings.
- Arrange 8 small containers with lids on the table.
- Then, fill each of the 4 small containers with 2 tablespoons of the crispy onions and 3 crumbled sheets of seaweed.
- Next, fill each of the other 4 small containers with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
- Finally, place all of your crunchy crab sushi bowls in the fridge to enjoy all week!
- (When you are ready to serve, pour the 2 small containers of fried onions, seaweed, and soy sauce into your sushi bowl, mix well, and eat!)
Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl Storage:
- Store in the fridge up to a week.
What are the Macros for the Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl?
Makes 4 servings: (Information below is for 1 serving = 1 bowl)
- Calories – 474
- Protein – 46.8 grams
- Carbs – 58 grams
- Fat – 16 grams
FAQ:
What are some other proteins I can use other than crab?
- Tuna
- Shrimp
What other sauce options are available other than Yum-Yum Sauce?
- Spicy Mayo – A combination of mayonnaise and sriracha.
Instead of the crispy, fried onions, what else could I add for a crunch?
- Sesame Seeds
Can I freeze the Crispy Crab Sushi Bowl?
- No. The components of this recipe don’t lend themselves to be frozen. The texture wouldn’t be appealing after they thawed out.
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What is imitation crab and how is it made? Click HERE to find out!
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Excellent and Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Simple and Refreshing Watermelon Mango Feta Salad
The Best Overnight Oats Recipe
Low Calorie and Easy PB&J
Healthy and Delicious Avocado Toast with Walnuts
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Crunchy Crab Sushi Bowl
Equipment
- 4 Meal Prep Containers
Ingredients
- 4 cups Imitation crab
- 151 grams cucumber
- 8 Teaspoons chopped green onions
- 8 Tablespoons garlic pepper crispy fried onions
- 4 Teaspoons everything but bagel seasoning
- 8 Teaspoons sriracha
- 12 Seaweed sheets
- 63 grams avocado
- 4 Teaspoons soy sauce
- 8 Tablespoons Yum-Yum sauce
- 3 cups riced cauliflower
Instructions
- First, arrange four of your meal prep bowls on a table.
- Second, shred one cup of imitation crab per bowl.
- Third, add 2 tablespoons of Yum-Yum sauce to each bowl and mix really well.
- Next, add 3/4 cup of the riced cauliflower to each bowl.
- Then, add the chopped cucumber and avocado divided evenly between each bowl.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the everything but bagel seasoning in each bowl.
- Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of green onions to each bowl.
- Then, drizzle 2 teaspoons sriracha on top of each bowl.
- Place the lids on top of the bowls and move to the small containers of toppings.
- Arrange 8 small containers with lids on the table.
