Salmon Sushi Bake (Viral Recipe) Recipe
This viral Salmon Sushi Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make layered sushi casserole that combines fluffy seasoned sushi rice, a creamy mix of shredded salmon, imitation crab, cream cheese, and spicy Sriracha mayo, all baked to perfection and served with seaweed snacks. It’s a flavorful, comforting twist on classic sushi that you can easily prepare at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Ingredients
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Sushi Rice
- 2 cups uncooked sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Seafood Mixture
- 10 oz imitation crab
- 8 oz salmon (about 2 cups of shredded cooked salmon)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ⅓ cup Sriracha Mayo
Toppings
- Furikake, for sprinkling
- Seaweed snacks, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
- Green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Rice: Prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions for perfect texture.
- Season Rice: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for about 30 seconds until dissolved, then pour this mixture into the cooked rice and gently mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Cook it either by air frying at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or baking in the oven at 375°F for 15-17 minutes. Once cooked, shred the salmon into flakes.
- Prepare Seafood Mixture: In a large bowl, shred the imitation crab and add it to the cooked shredded salmon. Add cream cheese and Sriracha Mayo, mixing until smooth and well combined.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a 9×9 inch or 9×13 inch baking dish for assembling the sushi bake.
- Assemble Sushi Bake: Transfer the seasoned sushi rice to the baking dish and flatten slightly. Sprinkle a generous amount of furikake over the rice. Then evenly spread the salmon and crab mixture on top, gently pressing down to smooth the surface.
- Bake: Bake the assembled dish at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until heated through and slightly golden.
- Add Final Toppings: Remove the sushi bake from the oven and top with additional Sriracha mayo, chili furikake, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve: Scoop out portions of the sushi bake and wrap them with seaweed snacks. Enjoy this comforting, flavorful sushi-inspired dish!
Notes
- You can substitute Sriracha Mayo with a mix of mayonnaise and sriracha sauce to adjust spice level.
- For flaky salmon, make sure not to overcook it; cooking times may vary based on thickness.
- Use furikake generously to add umami and crunch to your sushi bake.
- Seaweed snacks are a convenient alternative to traditional nori sheets and make serving easier.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger gatherings using a bigger baking dish.
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