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The Ultimate Salmon Sushi Bake Guide: A Flavorful, Easy-to-Make Crowd-Pleaser

Salmon Sushi Bake
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This Salmon Sushi Bake is a delicious, deconstructed sushi casserole that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. It combines tender baked salmon, tangy sushi rice, and a spicy cream cheese filling, all topped with a drizzle of spicy mayo and crunchy garnishes. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or meal prepping for the week!

Ingredients

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For the Rice

  • 2 cups dry sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar

For the Salmon

  • 1.5 lb salmon fillet
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Filling

  • 8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped
  • ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp furikake

Toppings

  • Spicy mayo (mix mayo + sriracha + lime juice)
  • Sliced green onions
  • Black & white sesame seeds

Serve With (Optional)

  • Roasted seaweed
  • Unagi sauce (eel sauce)
  • English cucumber slices
  • Avocado slices

Instructions

1. Cook the Sushi Rice

  1. Rinse 2 cups sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 1 minute.
  2. Cook in a rice cooker with 2 cups water.
  3. Once cooked, transfer to a baking sheet, drizzle with ¼ cup rice vinegar, and gently fold in. Let cool.

2. Bake the Salmon

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake for 15-20 min (until internal temp reaches 145°F/63°C). Let cool, then flake.

3. Make the Filling

In a bowl, mix:

  • Flaked salmon
  • Chopped imitation crab
  • Japanese mayo, cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce

4. Assemble & Broil

  1. Press cooled rice into a 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle furikake over rice.
  3. Spread salmon mixture on top.
  4. Broil for 4 min until lightly golden.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Drizzle with spicy mayo.
  • Top with green onions & sesame seeds.
  • Serve with seaweed, cucumber, avocado, and unagi sauce.

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