Salmon Sushi Bake

If you're a fan of sushi, you'll love this easy and delicious Salmon Sushi Bake. This recipe combines all the flavors and textures of sushi in a convenient and satisfying casserole. The dish combines tender and flaky salmon, creamy mayo and imitation crab meat, and seasoned sushi rice.

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• Why You'll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• How to Make Salmon Sushi Bake
• Serving Suggestions and Toppings
• Storage and freezing tips
• More tips for success
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Why You'll Love This Recipe

This Salmon Sushi Bake is the perfect dish for sushi lovers who want to enjoy all the flavors of their favorite sushi rolls without the hassle of rolling them up. It's easy to make with simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover rice and seafood.

• Easy and delicious crowd-pleasing dish
• Perfect for parties and gatherings
• Way less work than traditional sushi rolls
• All the sushi flavors in casserole form

Try this Low-Carb Sushi Bowl with Smoked Salmon or this Salmon Buddha Bowl for more salmon ideas.

Ingredient Notes

• Sushi Rice: sushi rice is a short-grain rice that becomes sticky when cooked, making it perfect for sushi. Be sure to rinse the rice thoroughly on a fine mesh strainer before cooking to remove excess starch.
• Salmon: fresh salmon is best for this recipe, but you can also use frozen salmon that has been thawed. Be sure to remove the skin before dicing the salmon.
• Imitation Crab Meat: a budget-friendly alternative to real crab meat. It has a similar texture and flavor and is widely available at most grocery stores. You can also use real crab meat, if you have access to it.
• Rice Vinegar: rice vinegar is milder and sweeter than other vinegars, with a delicate flavor that complements the other ingredients in a dish. You can get it at most grocery stores in the Asian foods section.
• Soy Sauce: I like low-sodium soy sauce in this recipe but you can also use coconut aminos or tamari.
• Sriracha: for a bit of spice. Skip it if you prefer a milder dish.
• Japanese Mayo: Japanese mayo, also known as Kewpie mayo, is a type of mayonnaise that is popular in Japan and other parts of Asia. It is made with rice vinegar instead of distilled vinegar, which gives it a milder and slightly sweeter taste than traditional mayonnaise. Japanese mayo also contains egg yolks instead of whole eggs, which gives it a creamier and richer texture. If you don't have Kewpie, regular mayo will also work!
• Furikake: furikake is a Japanese seasoning made of dried fish, sesame seeds, chopped seaweed, sugar and salt. It adds a delicious umami flavor to this dish. I buy mine at Trader Joe's.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and substitutions.

How to Make Salmon Sushi Bake

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make this delicious Salmon Sushi Bake:

Step 1: Cook and season rice. I recommend following the package directions. Let the rice cool for 10 minutes, then season with rice vinegar, salt and sugar. Mix gently and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare salmon mixture: in a large or medium bowl mix together diced up salmon, imitation crab, Japanese (or regular) mayo, soy sauce (or coconut aminos) and sriracha.

Step 3: Assemble. Transfer the seasoned rice into the prepared casserole dish and press down into a single layer.

Sprinkle evenly with furikake, top with the salmon mixture and spread evenly pressing lightly.

Step 5: Bake for 17 to 20 minutes at 425 degrees Fahrenheit in a preheated oven.

Step 6: Serve! Let the casserole cool slightly, drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle with scallions. Then cut into squares and serve with your favorite toppings.

Serving Suggestions and Toppings

This spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is delicious on its own, but it's even better with some tasty toppings. Here are a few ideas to try:

• Avocado Slices: Add some healthy fats and creamy texture by topping each slice with some fresh avocado.
• Toasted Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the top for added crunch and nutty flavor.
• Spicy Sriracha Mayo: Mix together some mayo, Sriracha, and soy sauce until smooth for a delicious and spicy dipping sauce.
• Eel sauce: also known as unagi sauce, this sweet and savory sauce doesn't actually contain eel but it is often served with eel. You can find it at an Asian market or online.
• Scallions or spring onions: sprinkled on top of the sushi bake, they add zesty freshness to the dish.

My favorite way to serve Salmon Sushi Bake is cutting it up into small squares or rectangles and placing them on nori squares (roasted seaweed sheets cut into squares). Add your favorite toppings and eat like a little taco. You can also use seaweed snacks in place of nori.

Storage and freezing tips

This Salmon Sushi Bake is best served fresh out of the oven, but it can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave for a few seconds or pop in the oven for a few minutes.

To freeze, allow it to cool completely, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.

More tips for success

• Look for "sushi rice", "Japanese rice" or "short grain rice" on the label
• Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water
• If you have a rice cooker, feel free to use it to cook your sushi rice
• Seaweed snacks can be used in place of nori sheets
• If you don't have sriracha, swap it for sambal oelek or your favorite hot sauce
• I like the mix of fresh salmon and crab but you can also use all salmon and skip the crab

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