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Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

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This Salmon Sushi Bake is a flavorful and comforting twist on traditional sushi, combining tender sushi rice, a creamy and spicy salmon and imitation crab mixture, and savory sauces baked to perfection. Topped with fresh avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and served with nori sheets, this dish delivers sushi experience in a casserole format that’s perfect for sharing and easy to prepare at home.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 1 ½ cups Sushi rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • ¼ cup Lite seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake

Salmon Mixture

  • 8 oz Salmon filet, skin removed and cut into ½” pieces
  • 8 oz Imitation crab meat, shredded
  • ⅓ cup Kewpie mayo
  • 3 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or Tamari
  • ¼ cup Green onions, sliced thin

Unagi Sauce

  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ¼ cup Mirin
  • 2 tablespoons Sake
  • 1 ½ tablespoons White granulated sugar

Spicy Mayo

  • ½ cup Kewpie mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt

Toppings

  • Avocado, sliced thin
  • Sesame seeds, black and white, toasted
  • Green onion, sliced thin
  • English cucumber, sliced thin
  • Nori sheets, cut into small squares

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear. Add rice to a large pot with 2 cups of water and soak for 15 minutes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover with lid and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Drizzle rice vinegar over rice and gently fold with a rubber spatula until evenly mixed. Cover lightly with a dish towel and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  2. Make Salmon Mixture: Remove skin from the salmon filet and cut into small ½ inch cubes. In a bowl, combine Kewpie mayo, softened cream cheese, Sriracha, soy sauce or tamari, and sliced green onions. Add the cubed salmon and shredded imitation crab meat and gently fold the mixture to combine without breaking the fish pieces. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Prepare Unagi Sauce: Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, and white granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until it begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  4. Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, mix Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, fresh lime juice, and salt until combined. Refrigerate until serving.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray and line it with parchment paper. Place seasoned sushi rice into the pan, wetting your hands with cold water and gently pressing rice evenly into the pan. Sprinkle furikake over the rice. Spread the salmon mixture evenly on top of the rice using a spatula.
  6. Bake and Broil: Bake the assembled sushi bake for 10-15 minutes. Near the end of baking, switch on the broiler to caramelize the top layer, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve: Drizzle the baked sushi with unagi sauce and spicy mayo. Garnish with sliced avocado, cucumber, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. Serve with nori squares for wrapping and enjoy your delicious salmon sushi bake!

Notes

  • Use Kewpie mayo for authentic flavor and creaminess in both the salmon mixture and spicy mayo.
  • To prevent rice from sticking to your hands during assembly, keep them wet with cold water.
  • Watch the broiler carefully to avoid burning the top of the sushi bake.
  • The dish can be served family-style directly from the baking dish or plated individually.
  • Imitation crab meat adds sweetness and texture but can be substituted with real crab or additional salmon if preferred.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the oven or microwave, though freshness is best on the day of preparation.

Keywords: Salmon Sushi Bake, sushi casserole, baked sushi, salmon recipe, Japanese fusion, sushi rice bake, easy sushi bake

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