Easy Crab Bowl with Rice & Veggies

Seafood Recipe ·
Bowl of shredded wild-caught crab over rice with sautéed carrots and green beans, topped with spicy mayo, furikake seasoning, and fresh basil.
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by Andrew Hosmer

Looking for a quick and delicious meal that feels fancy but takes almost no effort? This crab bowl is it. It’s light, satisfying, and packed with fresh flavors—perfect for lunch, dinner, or whenever you want something nourishing without spending hours in the kitchen.

Our wild-caught crab meat (like sweet, delicate Bairdi) comes fully cooked and picked, so you skip all the hard work and go straight to the good stuff. But you can easily swap in your favorite variety—Dungeness, snow crab, or even king crab will work beautifully here.

🍚 What’s in a Crab Bowl?

This bowl is endlessly customizable, but the essentials are:

  • A base of steamed rice

  • Plenty of fresh or pickled veggies

  • A generous scoop of crab meat, lightly dressed

  • Topped with things like avocado, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of something tasty

🧂 Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the Crab:

  • 8 oz cooked crab meat (Bairdi, Dungeness, snow, or king crab)

  • 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp sriracha (adjust to taste)

For the Bowl:

Note: All veggies are optional, pick and choose your favorites! 

  • 2 cups steamed white or brown rice

  • ½ avocado, sliced

  • ¼ cup shredded carrot

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber

  • ¼ cup edamame, shelled and steamed

  • Optional: pickled red onion, radish slices, or fresh herbs (like basil or cilantro)

For Topping:

  • Furikake seasoning or sesame seeds

  • Sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, or spicy mayo

  • Optional: a squeeze of lemon, lime or drizzle of sesame oil

🍽 How to Make It

  1. Dress the Crab
    In a small bowl, mix your crab meat with mayo, lemon juice, and sriracha. Set aside while you prep everything else. Even better, let it marinate for a few hours. 

  2. Build Your Bowl
    Divide the rice between two bowls. Arrange your veggies around the edges, and spoon the crab mixture right on top.

  3. Add Toppings
    Sprinkle with furikake or sesame seeds, and finish with your sauce of choice.

🧡 Why We Love It

This crab bowl is:

  • Fast (ready in 20 minutes or less)

  • Fresh and full of flavor

  • Easy to make with whatever crab you have on hand

  • A great way to enjoy wild, sustainable seafood in a simple, feel-good meal

No rice? Try it over greens. Want to switch it up? Wrap it all in nori for DIY sushi (check out the recipe here)!

Ready to roll (or bowl)? Try it with our wild-caught crab and taste the difference.
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