Salmon Sushi Bake Dish (Printable)

Creamy salmon and sushi rice casserole with savory toppings, ideal for sharing at family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sushi Rice

01 - 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
02 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
03 - 1 tablespoon white sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Seafood & Filling

05 - 8 ounces salmon fillet, cooked and shredded
06 - 10 ounces imitation crab sticks
07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
08 - ⅓ cup Sriracha mayo or mixture of ⅓ cup mayonnaise with 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Toppings & Assembly

10 - Furikake seasoning to taste
11 - Sesame seeds for topping, optional
12 - Green onion, chopped
13 - Seaweed snack sheets for serving

# Method:

01 - Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions in a rice cooker or saucepan.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for 30 seconds until dissolved. Pour the mixture over cooked rice and gently fold to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch or 9x13-inch baking dish.
04 - Season salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Cook in air fryer at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or bake in oven at 375°F for 15-17 minutes until fully cooked. Allow to cool slightly, then shred with a fork.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, shred the imitation crab. Add cooked salmon, softened cream cheese, and Sriracha mayo. Mix until smooth and well combined.
06 - Spread seasoned rice evenly into the prepared baking dish and gently press down. Sprinkle generously with furikake seasoning.
07 - Evenly spread the salmon-crab mixture over the rice layer. Smooth the surface and gently press to compact.
08 - Bake for 10-15 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
09 - Remove from oven. Drizzle with additional Sriracha mayo and sprinkle with more furikake, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
10 - Scoop a portion of the sushi bake and wrap with a piece of seaweed snack. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sushi night without the rolling frustration or the carpel tunnel vibes.
  • Your oven does the heavy lifting while you pour a drink and chat with guests.
  • Feeds a crowd without making you feel like you spent all day cooking.
  • Feels fancy enough to serve at a dinner party but honestly this easy to pull together.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step after cooking the rice—hot rice won't hold together as well in the baking dish, and you'll end up with mushy layers instead of distinct ones.
  • The salmon-crab mixture needs to go in while the rice is still slightly warm so the cream cheese softens and binds everything together smoothly.
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes before topping; they'll taste nutty and intentional instead of flat and forgettable.
  • If you're spice-sensitive, make a milder mayo with just 1 tbsp Sriracha mixed in, then serve extra Sriracha on the side so people can control their own heat.
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