Salmon Sushi Bake

Learn how to make the viral salmon sushi bake. This easy sushi bake is made with salmon, imitation crab, and seasoned sushi rice for a flavorful, savory, and delicious dinner at home.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Asian Fusion

Keyword baked salmon sushi, baked salmon sushi recipe, salmon sushi bake recipe, sushi bake with salmon

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 463kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Baking Sheet
Mixing Bowls
9x9 Casserole Dish

Ingredients

Sushi Rice

1 ½ cup sushi rice uncooked, short grain
2 cups water
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Furikake seasoning

Salmon

8 oz salmon filet
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Crab Mixture

1 lb imitation crab meat shredded and chopped
¼ cup Kewpie mayo
¼ cup cream cheese
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sriracha
½ cup green onions minced

To Serve:

Unagi sauce
Sriracha Mayo
Cucumber sliced
Green Onions minced
Avocado
Nori sheets or seaweed snacks

Instructions

Sushi Rice

Cook the sushi rice. Place the sushi rice in a colander and wash until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to your preference (rice cooker or on the stove).
Sushi rice seasoning. In a separate bowl, add the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and mix to combine. Microwave for 15-30 seconds and mix to dissolve the sugar. Pour this mixture over the rice and mix until evenly coated. Set aside.

Salmon Mixture

Season the salmon. Season the salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook the salmon. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon in the center. Transfer to the oven and broil for 8 minutes. Or bake it in the air fryer at 400°F (204°C) for 12 minutes. Then remove the skin.
Mix the crab and salmon. In a large mixing bowl, shred the crab and cut it into small pieces. Then add the salmon, shred, and mix.
Combine seasonings. Add the Kewpie mayo, cream cheese, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and green onions and mix until combined. Set aside.

Assemble and Bake.

Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Preheat the oven to 425ºF (218°C) and place the rack in the middle. Lightly grease a casserole dish or 9x9" square baking dish.
Add rice and furikake seasoning. Add an even layer of rice to the baking pan. You can add as much rice as you’d like for your desired thickness. Sprinkle an even layer of furikake seasoning over the rice.
Add crab mixture. Add an even layer of the salmon and crab mixture over the rice and press down firmly.
Bake. Bake at 425ºF (218°C) for about 10 to 15 minutes until golden on top. For more crispiness and color on top, you can broil it for a few minutes until slightly charred, but keep a close eye on it so it doesn’t burn.
Serve. Drizzle the sushi bake with sriracha mayo and unagi sauce, and top with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy roasted seaweed snacks, avocado, and cucumber slices!

Video

Notes

See the Expert Tips for more guidance.

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