Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of our Salmon Sushi Bake, a delightful twist on traditional sushi presented in a convenient casserole format. This easy-to-make dish combines tender salmon, smooth cream cheese, and tangy sushi rice, making it perfect for gatherings or family dinners. With customizable toppings like spicy mayo and fresh vegetables, this bake is sure to impress your guests while offering the comforting essence of baked dishes. Experience a unique fusion meal that captures the essence of sushi without the fuss of rolling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 8 oz imitation crab meat (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 Tbsp sriracha
- 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp furikake
- Spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha + lime juice)
- Green onion (chopped)
- Black and white sesame seeds
- Roasted seaweed
- English cucumber (sliced)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve for about a minute. Cook in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water. Once cooked, transfer to a baking sheet and mix with seasoned rice vinegar.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Season salmon with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Flake the cooled salmon into a bowl and mix with imitation crab meat, Japanese mayonnaise, cream cheese, sriracha, and low sodium soy sauce.
- Spread cooled sushi rice in a baking dish; layer furikake on top followed by the salmon mixture. Broil for about 4 minutes until slightly browned.
- Garnish with spicy mayo and serve with roasted seaweed and sliced vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for optimal flavor. Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences or dietary needs.