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    Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

    Published: Jun 17, 2023 · Modified: Nov 7, 2024 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This salmon sushi bake recipe is a mouthwatering twist on traditional sushi, giving you the perfect blend of flavors and textures.

    This scrumptious dish combines the best elements of sushi – perfectly seasoned rice, flavorful salmon, and creamy spicy mayo – to create a delectable baked casserole satisfying your sushi cravings instantly.

    Salmon Sushi Bake inside a white casserole dish on the table and topped with black and white sesame seeds.

    This amazing sushi bake is a deconstructed sushi roll transformed into a casserole. It's made with cooked salmon, sushi rice, and a mix of traditional sushi ingredients baked together in a dish.

    This popular potluck dish is ideal for family dinners and gatherings, offering an exciting twist on regular sushi for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

    If you love salmon you're going to definitely enjoy my fried salmon bites, Salmon Pizza and this candied salmon.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Easy to prepare: This Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe is simple and straightforward, making it perfect for beginners in the kitchen or those looking for a quick meal idea.
    • Great for entertaining: The visually appealing presentation and combination of flavors make this dish perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings.
    • Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite sushi ingredients, like avocado or cucumber, for an added layer of taste and texture.
    • Saves money: By making this sushi bake at home, you can save on the cost of dining out at a sushi restaurant.

    Ingredients

    This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find easily at your local grocery store. The recipe might sound fancy, but the ingredient list is anything but.

    Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact quantities.

    Ingredients needed to make Salmon Sushi Bake on the counter before making the dish.
    • Sushi rice: You're going to want to cook the sushi rice in advance. Check below for easy instructions for making it.
    • Salmon: Choose your favorite type of salmon for baking. You can also use canned or leftover salmon and skip the steps for cooking the salmon.
    • Hot chili oil: This can be homemade or store-bought. This ingredient is more about infusing some spicy flavors into the dish.
    • Red pepper flakes: For more intense spicy flavors.
    • Spices: We will be using ginger powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to add flavor to the sushi bake salmon.
    • Veggies: We're using the classic cucumber and carrot which are typically used to add crunch to sushi as well as red onion and scallions.
    • Cream cheese and mayo: Both add a nice tang, rich flavors, and creaminess to this sushi bake recipe.
    • Sriracha: For a bit more heat.
    • Nori sheets: A flat sheet of seaweed used to wrap sushi. In this recipe, it's baked in between the layers of sushi ingredients to form the casserole. You can find it in many large grocery stores in the international aisle or at an Asian market.
    • Sesame oil and soy sauce: Adding more complex flavors to the dish.
    • Garnish: You can use sesame seeds, red pickled ginger (Beni shoga), spicy mayo, and more Sriracha.

    How to Cook Sushi Rice

    You will most likely need to make sushi rice for your sushi bake. Here's the best method to use.

    1. Measure the rice and rinse it with cold water to remove any excess starch.
    2. For every cup of rice, add 1 ¼ cups of water. This ratio ensures that your rice will be perfectly cooked and sticky.
    3. Place the rice and water in a pot or rice cooker.
    4. Cook the rice over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and the liquid has evaporated. If you're using a rice cooker, simply follow the manufacturer's instructions.
    5. Spoon the cooked rice into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork to release steam.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Protein: Swap out the salmon for other proteins like shrimp, kani (crab stick), or edamame.
    • Vegetables: Add cucumber, avocado, carrots, or other veggies for a refreshing and crunchy element.
    • Toppings: Experiment with different toppings such as white or black sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, avocado, or even sliced cucumbers.
    • Sauce: Adjust the spiciness of the sriracha hot sauce to your taste or substitute with a milder sauce if desired.

    How to Make Sushi Bake with Salmon

    This might sound like a complicated recipe, but it's actually really easy to make. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

    The highlights are here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    1. Mix together the quick marinade of hot chili oil, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
    2. Brush the salmon with the mixture and cook it in a hot pan until seared and flaky.
    Salmon fillet on a white dish next to a bowl of marinade with a brush.
    Salmon cooking inside a skillet.
    1. Press the cooked sushi rice into the bottom of a baking dish.
    2. Top the rice with the sheets of nori seaweed.
    Rice pressed down inside a casserole dish.
    Nori sheets added to the top of rice inside a casserole dish.
    1. Combine the cream cheese, cucumber, carrots, and red onion in a bowl.
    2. Mix together these ingredients until combined.
    Cream cheese, cucumber, carrots and red onion inside a bowl to be mixed.
    Cream cheese, cucumber, carrots and red onion mixed inside a glass bowl.
    1. Flake the cooked salmon into small pieces.
    2. Add the mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce and mix together.
    Salmon flake inside a bowl with ingredients in smaller bowls next to the salmon.
    Mayo, sriracha, sesame oil and soy sauce added to the top of the flaked salmon.
    1. Mix together the cream and veggies with the salmon mixture.
    2. Add the salmon and veggie mixture to the baking dish and top with crumbled nori sheets.
    Salmon mix added to the top of the salad mix inside a large glass bowl.
    Crumbled nori added to the top of the salmon layer inside the casserole dish.
    1. Bake the dish until golden and drizzle with spicy mayo and sriracha and sprinkle with sesame seeds, ginger, and chopped scallions.
    Sushi bake salmon garnished with spicy mayo.
    Sushi bake with salmon inside a white casserole dish with a portion removed.

    Hint: Be sure you use short-grain sushi rice to get the best texture for this casserole.

    If you like unique casseroles like this, then you'll love our chicken and waffles casserole.

    Salmon Sushi Bake served on a white plate with black chopsticks.

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
    • Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. You can also wrap the entire casserole dish in cling wrap and then foil and freeze it.
    • Reheat: Cover and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
    • Make Ahead: Assemble your dish up to 24 hours before you're ready to bake it. Allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes before baking to take off some of the chill. It may require a bit longer baking time in the oven.

    What to Serve with Sushi Bake

    This delicious recipe is perfect as part of a larger Asian-themed spread. Serve it with favorites like:

    • Homemade fried rice, Singapore street noodles, or spicy ramen noodles.
    • Dumplings or egg rolls with dipping sauce
    • Any of your favorite Asian mains and sides.

    Tips

    • It's essential to select high-quality fresh or frozen salmon.
    • Preparing the perfect sushi rice is key to any sushi dish.
    • Break the cooked salmon into flakes and combine it with other ingredients to create a flavorful and creamy mixture.
    • Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish to your tastes.

    FAQ

    What is salmon sushi bake?

    Salmon Sushi Bake is a deconstructed sushi roll baked in a casserole dish. It typically consists of seasoned sushi rice, flaked salmon, imitation crab, and various sauces, topped with furikake seasoning.

    How do you prepare sushi rice for this salmon sushi bake recipe?

    Prepare sushi rice by first cooking it according to package instructions. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, then pour the mixture into the cooked rice and gently mix until evenly distributed.

    Do I need to use raw salmon?

    No. You can use cooked or canned salmon to save some cooking time. Make sure to flake the salmon into small pieces before adding it to your sushi bake.

    What sauces can be used with salmon sushi bake?

    Typically, a combination of spicy mayo, sweet unagi sauce, and Kewpie mayo is served on the side. You can also add sriracha for a spicier flavor.

    What is furikake and where can I find it?

    Furikake is a Japanese seasoning made of dried fish, seaweed, sesame seeds, and other ingredients. It can be found in most Asian grocery stores or online.

    Salmon Sushi Bake served on a white plate.

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    Do you like salmon? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

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      Salmon Oscar
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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Salmon sushi bake in a white casserole dish on the table.

    Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

    Karin and Ken
    This salmon sushi bake recipe is a mouthwatering twist on traditional sushi, giving you the perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Asian Inspired
    Servings 12
    Calories 351 kcal

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • 9 x 13 inch cake pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups sushi rice cooked
    • 1 lb salmon diced
    • 1 teaspoon hot chili oil
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cucumber diced
    • 2 carrots diced
    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup Mayo
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha
    • ½ red onion diced
    • ⅓ cup Scallions
    • 3 Nori sheets
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

    Garnish

    • Sesame seeds
    • Red Pickled ginger also called Beni shoga, it is sold in Asian markets.
    • Spicy Mayo use storebought yum yum sauce, sriracha mayo, or bang bang sauce or make your own by combining 2 tablespoon sriracha with ½ cup mayo.
    • Sriracha
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and heat a pan over medium high heat.
    • Combine hot chili oil, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in a small bowl or ramekin. Brush both sides of the salmon.
    • Next, add salmon to the hot pan and cook for 10 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
    • Add salmon to a medium sized mixing bowl and use a fork to flake the salmon. Add Mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce and mix well.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, cucumber, carrots, and red onion. Mix well to combine. Then, combine the 2 bowls.
    • Lightly spray a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Add the rice to the casserole dish and press into the bottom to evenly cover.
    • Use 2 nori sheets to cover the rice.
    • Top with sushi mix and use a spatula to evenly smooth.
    • Top with crumbled nori sheet.
    • Place into the oven in the center rack. Bake for 10 minutes
    • Drizzle with spicy Mayo and sriracha
    • Garnish with sesame seeds, ginger, chopped scallions and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1977IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword salmon sushi bake, sushi bake, sushi bake salmon
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