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Salmon Sushi Bake

Savory Salmon Sushi Bake You’ll Crave Every Night

Enjoy a delicious Salmon Sushi Bake, blending juicy salmon and creamy imitation crab in a cozy casserole, perfect for weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 425

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice short-grain
  • 1.25 cups Water
  • 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Salmon Layer
  • 1 pound Salmon Fillet fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup Imitation Crab Meat
  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Cream Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil can substitute with vegetable oil
  • to taste Sriracha adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions chopped
For Topping and Serving
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Seasoning
  • to taste Unagi Sauce or teriyaki sauce
  • to taste Sriracha Mayo
  • 1 cup Cucumber Slices
  • 1 medium Avocado sliced
  • to taste Nori Sheets/Seaweed Snacks

Equipment

  • Rice cooker
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Sushi Bake
  1. Begin by rinsing the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook in a rice cooker with water until fluffy, about 20 minutes. Let it steam for 10 minutes after cooking.
  2. While the rice is steaming, mix rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt in a bowl. Heat until sugar dissolves. Fold the mixture into the cooked rice.
  3. Preheat your broiler or air fryer. Rub salmon with olive oil, season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Broil or air fry for 8-10 minutes until it flakes easily. Cool and shred.
  4. In a bowl, combine shredded salmon, imitation crab meat, Kewpie mayo, cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sriracha. Fold in green onions.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a baking dish, spread seasoned rice, sprinkle furikake, layer crab and salmon mixture, pressing down.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden. Broil for an extra 2-3 minutes for added crispiness.
  7. Drizzle with unagi sauce and sriracha mayo. Garnish with green onions. Serve with cucumber and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. Customize with different seafood options as desired.

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