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Salmon Sushi Bake

Savory Salmon Sushi Bake: A Cozy Family Feast

Enjoy a comforting Salmon Sushi Bake that's a family favorite and can be easily customized.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice Use short-grain for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Essential for authentic flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Balances acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.
For the Seafood Mix
  • 1 pound Salmon Rich and buttery; can substitute with tuna or shrimp.
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Adds extra flavor; optional.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Sriracha Mayo For creaminess and heat.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Adds umami.
  • Sesame Seeds Optional.
  • Green Onions For freshness and color.

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • microwave
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salmon Sushi Bake
  1. Begin by rinsing sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions, let it steam covered for 10 minutes.
  2. Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave until sugar dissolves, then fold into the warm sushi rice.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season salmon, bake for 15-17 minutes, flake into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a bowl, combine flaked salmon and imitation crab, gently mix to form a seafood base.
  5. Stir in Sriracha mayo into the seafood mixture until well combined.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish, press sushi rice to form a base, sprinkle furikake over the rice, layer the seafood mix on top.
  7. Bake for 10-15 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool, drizzle extra Sriracha mayo, sprinkle with furikake, sesame seeds, and green onions before serving.
  9. Serve warm, optionally with seaweed snacks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure you use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture. Watch closely while baking to avoid over-browning.

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