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Salmon Sushi Bake

A delicious, baked take on sushi that combines the flavors of salmon, imitation crab, and cream cheese for a comforting dish that's easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the sushi base
  • 2 cups sushi rice Rinsed thoroughly
  • 2.5 cups water For cooking the sushi rice
For the topping
  • 1 lb salmon, cooked and flaked Use leftover cooked salmon or bake fresh salmon
  • 1 cup imitation crab, chopped Can substitute with real crab if desired
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into strips For serving
  • Green onions, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook it in a rice cooker or pot with 2 1/2 cups water.
  3. In a bowl, mix cooked rice with rice vinegar and soy sauce.
  4. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, and imitation crab.
Baking
  1. Spread the sushi rice in a greased baking dish.
  2. Layer the salmon and the crab mixture on top of the rice.
  3. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until warm and slightly golden.
  4. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with nori strips.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C). You can customize by adding vegetables like cucumber or avocado to the crab mixture.