Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake
Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake layers lightly seasoned sushi-style rice with nori, then crowns it with a creamy, Sriracha-kissed mayo loaded with shrimp and bay scallops. Each bite balances tangy rice vinegar, toasty sesame, and umami-rich bonito with gentle heat and a silky topping. Serve it hot for casual dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings when you want bold flavor and comforting textures.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 26
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 67
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Rinse the rice and drain. Add the rice to a pot and pour in the water. Bring it to a simmer over high heat, then lower the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
While the rice cooks, stir together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Set aside.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with some sesame oil.
- 5
Uncover the rice and drizzle the seasoned vinegar mixture over it. Use a fork to break up and fluff the rice. Transfer the rice to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds, bonito flakes, and nori on top; use a fork to gently stir them into the rice.
- 6
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and Sriracha for the topping, then stir in the scallops and shrimp. Spread this over the rice, and sprinkle cayenne on top.
- 7
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the seafood is just cooked through (or 95% cooked through), about 20 minutes. Switch the oven to a high broil setting and brown the top for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 8
Before serving, garnish the top with more Sriracha, toasted sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Calories 599.55 kcal High 30%
- Protein 31.17 g Good Source 62%
- Carbohydrate 56.97 g 21%
- Total Fat 27.6 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 3.98 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 146.28 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1065.2 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 2.91 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 7.06 g --
- Added Sugars 4.57 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 88.62 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 241.89 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 30.51 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Calrose Rice, Cayenne Pepper, Green Onion, and Large Shrimp. Each serving provides about 599.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Calrose Rice, Cayenne Pepper, Green Onion, Large Shrimp, Mayonnaise. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 599.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake healthy?
- Spicy Seafood Dynamite Rice Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 599.55 calories and 31.17 g of protein, or 62% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1065.2 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.98 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.57 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Sesame and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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