A playful and visually stunning twist on sushi—these savory rice donuts topped with spicy shrimp and creamy avocado are perfect for parties or a fun dinner treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Sushi Donuts combine the comforting crunch of baked rice with flavorful shrimp topping and creamy avocado. They’re handheld, customizable, and strikingly beautiful on the plate—great for sharing or impressing guests without fuss.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Rice Donuts

½ cup short-grain rice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Shrimp Topping

½ lb shrimp, cooked, cleaned, and peeled (or raw shrimp if preferred)
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¾–1 tablespoon sriracha, to taste
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
Salt, to taste

Garnish

½ medium avocado, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds
1 scallion, chopped

Directions

1. Bake Rice Donuts

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
Cook short-grain rice (about 20 minutes), then drain and combine with sugar and rice wine vinegar in a bowl.
Spray or brush donut molds with nonstick spray or oil.
Pack rice firmly into each cavity—wet hands help prevent sticking. You should fill 6 molds.
Bake on the bottom oven rack for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and firm. If needed, bake 5 minutes more for extra firmness.

2. Prepare Shrimp Mixture

Dice cooked or raw shrimp and transfer to a medium bowl.
Add mayonnaise, sesame oil, sriracha, rice wine vinegar, and most of the scallions (reserve some for topping).
Season with salt and mix well. Set aside.

3. Assemble Donuts

Carefully remove rice donuts from the pan—use a knife if needed to loosen edges.
Place them on a serving plate with the browned side down.
Layer each with avocado slices, then top with the spicy shrimp mixture.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds and remaining scallions. Serve immediately.

Servings And Timing

Makes: About 6 sushi donuts
Prep time: ~10 minutes (rice and shrimp)
Cook time: 20–30 minutes (rice donuts)
Assembly time: ~5 minutes
Total time: ~35–45 minutes

Variations

Vegan version: Substitute shrimp mixture with spicy tofu or tempeh.
Salmon alternative: Use diced smoked salmon with dill-infused mayo.
Crunchy topping: Add crispy masago (fish roe) or fried shallots.
Gluten-free option: Ensure sriracha and mayo are gluten-free.

Storage/Reheating

Pre-bake only: Refrigerate baked rice donuts (cups only) for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven anytime before assembly.
Fully assembled: Best eaten immediately—rice may soften if stored with toppings in the fridge.
Make ahead toppings: Prep shrimp mixture separately and store up to 1 day refrigerated; assemble right before serving.

FAQs

1. Can I use raw shrimp?

Yes. Use peeled, deveined raw shrimp—diced and mixed into the sauce will “cook” slightly from the acidity in the mayo and vinegar, but fully cooked shrimp is also delicious.

2. What if my rice donuts aren’t firm?

Bake until the edges turn golden and hold their shape—add an extra 5 minutes if they still feel soft.

3. Can I make these gluten-free?

Absolutely—just ensure all sauces (like sriracha and mayo) are gluten-free.

4. How do I prevent rice from sticking?

Use a nonstick spray or brush molds with oil, and wet your hands when pressing rice into the molds.

5. Can I prep in advance?

Yes—bake the rice donuts ahead and reheat before serving. Keep toppings separate until plating.

6. How do I warm up rice donuts?

Reheat in a 350 °F (175 °C) oven for ~5 minutes until warmed through and crisp.

7. Can I freeze rice donuts?

Yes—freeze baked rice cups and reheat in the oven before topping.

8. What rice works best?

Short-grain or sushi rice is ideal for stickiness and structure.

9. Can I add extra heat?

Sure—add more sriracha or a pinch of chili flakes to the shrimp mixture.

10. How do I serve them best?

Arrange on a platter and serve immediately—guests can pick them up like donuts!

Conclusion

Sushi Donuts offer a creative and elegant way to enjoy sushi flavors in a fun, handheld form. With warm, crisp rice cups, spicy shrimp, and creamy avocado, they’re impressive and delicious with minimal effort. Perfect for parties, appetizers, or a unique snack—dive in and enjoy each flavorful bite!