Salmon Sushi Bake

Salmon Sushi Bake 🍣

If you’re craving sushi but don’t want the hassle of rolling individual pieces, this Salmon Sushi Bake is the perfect solution! This delicious dish combines all the flavors of traditional sushi with the ease of a casserole. It’s a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings, and easy to serve. Let’s dive into how you can make this delightful recipe at home.

Ingredients

Sushi Rice 🍚

• 1 ½ cups sushi rice, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup lite seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons furikake

Salmon Mixture 🐟

• 8 oz salmon filet, skin removed and cut into ½” pieces
• 8 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
• ⅓ cup Kewpie mayo
• 3 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced thin

Unagi Sauce 🍶

• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup mirin
• 2 tablespoons sake
• 1 ½ tablespoons white granulated sugar

Spicy Mayo 🌶️

• ½ cup Kewpie mayo
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings 🥑

• Avocado, sliced thin
• Sesame seeds (black and white), toasted
• Green onion, sliced thin
• English cucumber, sliced thin
• Nori sheets, cut into small squares

Instructions

Sushi Rice 🍚

1. Rinse and Soak the Rice: Place the sushi rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer the rinsed rice to a large pot, cover it with water, and let it soak for 15 minutes.
2. Cook the Rice: Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked. Remove the pot from heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes.
3. Season the Rice: Drizzle the rice vinegar over the cooked rice. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the rice to evenly distribute the vinegar. Cover the rice lightly with a dish towel and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Salmon Mixture 🐟

4. Prepare the Salmon: Remove the skin from the salmon and slice it into ½-inch cubes. In a small bowl, mix together Kewpie mayo, softened cream cheese, Sriracha, soy sauce, and green onions. Gently fold in the diced salmon and shredded imitation crab meat, being careful not to break up the fish pieces. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Unagi Sauce 🍶

5. Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Spicy Mayo 🌶️

6. Mix the Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, fresh lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Assembly 📏

7. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper.
8. Layer the Rice: Pour the seasoned sushi rice into the prepared baking dish. Dip your hands in cold water and gently press the rice into the pan. Sprinkle with furikake for extra flavor.
9. Add the Salmon Mixture: Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the top of the rice using a spatula.
10. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. To achieve a caramelized top, turn on the broiler towards the end of baking, but keep an eye on it to avoid burning. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
11. Serve and Garnish: You can serve the sushi bake directly from the pan or transfer it onto a wooden board. Drizzle with the prepared unagi sauce and spicy mayo. Garnish with sliced avocados, cucumbers, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve with nori sheets for a fun DIY sushi experience.

Notes

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6

This Salmon Sushi Bake is a delightful fusion of flavors that brings the joy of sushi into a comforting, easy-to-make bake. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to be a hit with sushi lovers and newcomers alike. Enjoy!

Salmon Sushi Bake 🍣

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• Author: Dulcia
• Total Time: 50min
• Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice 🍚
1 ½ cups sushi rice, rinsed
2 cups water
¼ cup lite seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons furikake
Salmon Mixture 🐟
8 oz salmon filet, skin removed and cut into ½” pieces
8 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
⅓ cup Kewpie mayo
3 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Sriracha
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
¼ cup green onions, sliced thin
Unagi Sauce 🍶
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup mirin
2 tablespoons sake
1 ½ tablespoons white granulated sugar
Spicy Mayo 🌶️
½ cup Kewpie mayo
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings 🥑
Avocado, sliced thin
Sesame seeds (black and white), toasted
Green onion, sliced thin
English cucumber, sliced thin
Nori sheets, cut into small squares

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Instructions

Sushi Rice 🍚
1️⃣ Place the rice inside a fine mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice to a large pot, cover with water, and let soak for 15 minutes. ⏳

2️⃣ Bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked. Remove from heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes. 🍚

3️⃣ Drizzle rice vinegar over the cooked rice. Use a rubber spatula to gently fold the rice until the vinegar is evenly mixed in. Cover the rice lightly with a dish towel and let it cool to room temperature. 🌡️

Salmon Mixture 🐟
4️⃣ Remove the skin from the salmon and slice into small cubes (about ½ inch). In a small bowl, combine mayo, cream cheese, Sriracha, soy sauce, and green onions. Add diced salmon and imitation crab meat, gently folding to avoid breaking up the pieces of fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. ❄️

Unagi Sauce 🍶
5️⃣ Place soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it begins to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and let cool. 🔥

Spicy Mayo 🌶️
6️⃣ In a small bowl, combine mayo, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to use. ❄️

Assembly 📏
7️⃣ Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper. 🔥

8️⃣ Pour the seasoned rice into the prepared pan. Dip your hands in cold water and gently press the rice into the pan. Sprinkle with furikake. 🍙

9️⃣ Pour the salmon mixture directly on top of the rice. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly over the rice. 🍣

🔟 Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes. Towards the end of cooking, turn on the broiler to caramelize the top, keeping an eye on it to avoid burning. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. ⏳

1️⃣1️⃣ Serve the sushi bake inside the pan or remove it onto a wooden board. Drizzle with unagi sauce and spicy mayo. Garnish with sliced avocados, cucumbers, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve with sheets of nori and enjoy! 🥑🍱

• Prep Time: 30min
• Cook Time: 20min