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Close-up of a freshly baked salmon sushi bake in a white dish with a missing slice, showing layers of creamy salmon, seasoned rice, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
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Salmon Sushi Bake

Discover how to make the ultimate Salmon Sushi Bake in minutes. Perfect for sushi lovers who crave comfort food. Learn the simple steps today.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 624
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice:
  • 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
For the Seafood Filling:
  • 1 ½ lbs salmon fillet
  • 8 oz imitation crab chopped
  • ½ cup Japanese mayo Kewpie
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • Salt pepper, garlic powder (to season salmon)
For Assembly and Topping:
  • 2 –3 tbsp furikake seasoning
  • Spicy mayo mayo + sriracha + lime juice
  • Green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds
  • Roasted seaweed sheets for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Rice: Rinse sushi rice thoroughly. Cook with water until done. Mix in rice vinegar and let cool.
  2. Bake the Salmon: Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes. Cool and shred.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a bowl, combine shredded salmon, crab, mayo, cream cheese, sriracha, and soy sauce. Mix until creamy.
  4. Assemble: Spread rice in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle furikake over rice. Spread seafood mixture evenly on top.
  5. Bake and Finish: Broil for 3–4 minutes until the top begins to brown. Drizzle with spicy mayo, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  6. Serve: Scoop with roasted seaweed or cucumber slices.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrient
 Amount
Calories
 624 kcal
Protein
 30 g
Carbohydrates
 59 g
Total Fat
 28 g
Saturated Fat
 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 12 g
Monounsaturated Fat
 7 g
Cholesterol
 93 mg
Sodium
 602 mg
Fiber
 2 g
Sugar
 2 g