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Salmon Sushi Bake

Creamy Salmon Sushi Bake That's Easy and Irresistible

This Salmon Sushi Bake combines creamy salmon flavors into a convenient, delicious dish that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Rinse well to remove excess starch
  • 2 cups Water For cooking sushi rice
  • ¼ cup Lite Seasoned Rice Vinegar For flavoring rice
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake Japanese seasoning for rice
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 pound Salmon Filet Skinless, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup Imitation Crab Meat Optional, can substitute with shrimp
  • ½ cup Kewpie Mayo Japanese mayo for creaminess
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese For rich texture
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Adjust to taste for spice level
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Tamari For umami flavor
  • ¼ cup Green Onions Chopped for freshness
For the Sauces
  • ¼ cup Unagi Sauce Can substitute with teriyaki sauce
  • ½ cup Spicy Mayo Mix of Kewpie mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and salt
For the Toppings
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • 2 sheets Nori Sheets For wrapping or garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice under cold water until clear, soak in water for 15 minutes, then drain. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot, boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes, then add ¼ cup of seasoned rice vinegar and fluff.
  2. While rice cools, cut 1 pound of salmon into ½ inch cubes. Mix with ½ cup of Kewpie mayo, 4 ounces of cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and ¼ cup of chopped green onions. Chill in refrigerator.
  3. Combine ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup mirin, ¼ cup sake (or water), and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened, then cool.
  4. Mix together ½ cup of Kewpie mayo, 2 tablespoons of sriracha, juice of half a lime, and a pinch of salt in a bowl for the spicy mayo.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, line with parchment. Spread cooled sushi rice in the dish, press down, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of furikake, then layer chilled salmon mixture on top.
  6. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly. Broil for 2-3 minutes for a crispy top, keeping an eye to avoid burning.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes, drizzle unagi sauce and spicy mayo over the top, garnish with avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve warm with nori sheets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, prepare sauces and toppings in advance. Can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.

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