Description
Salmon sushi bake brings Japanese-inspired comfort straight to your kitchen table with a creamy, layered casserole that’s easier to make than traditional rolls. Crispy panko topping and rich salmon mixture create a delightful fusion meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 8 oz salmon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup imitation crab
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Garnish Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 sheet nori
- ¼ cup furikake
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, and ½ tsp salt into warm sushi rice until glossy and evenly seasoned.
- In a mixing bowl, gently fold 8 oz flaked salmon with 4 oz cream cheese, ¼ cup mayo, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp soy sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, and ½ cup imitation crab until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Grease an 8×8″ baking dish and spread cooked rice in an even layer, pressing down firmly to create a compact base.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup furikake across rice surface to add a savory flavor foundation.
- Carefully spread salmon mixture over furikake layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Place dish in preheated oven at 375°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden and mixture is heated through.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to set slightly.
- Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, and drizzle additional mayo and sriracha across the top.
- Serve immediately with chopped nori sheets for added crunch and traditional sushi experience.
Notes
- Always use short-grain sushi rice for the best sticky texture that holds together perfectly.
- Drain excess liquid from salmon to prevent a watery filling that can make the bottom of the dish soggy.
- Let the sushi bake cool for 5-10 minutes after baking so the layers set and become easier to scoop and serve.
- For a lighter version, swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt and use less mayo to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 408 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg