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Sushi Bake

Delicious Sushi Bake Casserole You’ll Crave Again and Again

This Viral Salmon Sushi Bake combines sushi flavors into a hassle-free casserole, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Rinsed until water runs clear
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with regular vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Seafood Filling
  • 11 oz Salmon Fillet Can be replaced with cooked tuna or shrimp
  • 11 oz Imitation Crab/Surimi Use real crab for gourmet option
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 1-3 teaspoons Sriracha Sauce Adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low sodium optional
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Optional but recommended
For Assembling
  • 1 sheet Nori Sheet Can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Used for garnish
  • Optional Garnishes Mayonnaise, cilantro, black sesame, seaweed snacks, avocado, cucumber

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Air Fryer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse sushi rice until the water runs clear; cook with 2½ cups water on medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  2. Remove pot from heat. Keep lid on and let rice steam for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Season salmon fillet and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes until flaky.
  4. In a large bowl, flake cooked salmon and add imitation crab, soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold gently into cooled sushi rice.
  7. Spread seasoned rice in a greased baking dish, tear nori sheets over rice, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  8. Layer seafood mixture over rice and press down gently with a spatula.
  9. Bake casserole for 10 minutes, then switch to broil for 2 minutes until golden.
  10. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Cut into squares and serve with nori, cucumber, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variations, consider replacing half of the mayonnaise with cream cheese.

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