Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Salmon Sushi Bake, a comforting dish that combines tender salmon, cream cheese, and seasoned sushi rice in a simple yet satisfying casserole. This recipe is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, offering a creamy texture with a hint of spice that everyone will love. You can customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy the unique sushi experience without the hassle of rolling. With easy preparation and quick cooking time, this baked sushi is sure to become a staple at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz imitation crab meat (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp furikake
- Spicy mayo (Mayo + sriracha + lime juice)
- Green onion
- Black and white sesame seeds
- Roasted seaweed
- Unagi sauce (eel sauce)
- English cucumber
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear.
- Cook the rinsed rice in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water. Once cooked, transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and mix in seasoned rice vinegar; let cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then bake on a sheet for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Flake the cooled salmon into large pieces and combine with chopped imitation crab meat, Japanese mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, sriracha, and soy sauce in a large bowl.
- Spread cooled sushi rice into a greased 9×13 baking dish and sprinkle furikake over it. Layer the salmon mixture on top and broil for about four minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with spicy mayo, green onions, sesame seeds, roasted seaweed, sliced cucumber, and avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg