Sushi Bake
About this recipe
Sushi Bake is a viral dish that combines the flavors of salmon sushi into a comforting baked casserole. It's perfect for sharing and is sure to impress at any gathering or dinner party.
This version is simple to make and packed with flavor, making it a great option whether you're new to sushi or a seasoned fan.
Ingredient notes
- Use Japanese mayonnaise for the best flavor in the recipe.
Tips from Allrecipes’s video
- Roast the salmon at a high temperature (425°F) to achieve a crispy outer layer.
- Fluff the cooked sushi rice with a fork and season it with rice vinegar for authentic sushi flavor.
- For an optional seaweed layer, crush nori sheets over the rice before adding the salmon mixture.
Good to know
- How long does it take to prepare and bake the Sushi Bake?
- The total time is about 40 minutes, with 15-20 minutes for roasting the salmon and 20-30 minutes for baking.
- What can I use instead of imitation crab?
- The recipe specifically uses imitation crab, but you could substitute with real crab if desired.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Allrecipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2
Season the salmon with salt, pepper, lemon pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then drizzle with oil. Roast in the oven until crispy, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3
Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice and place it in a pot with 2.75 cups of water and a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer until cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and season with rice vinegar to taste.
- 5
In a bowl, break up the cooked salmon and mix in the chopped imitation crab, cream cheese, Sriracha, mayonnaise, and soy sauce until well combined.
- 6
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and layer the cooked sushi rice evenly on the bottom. Press down lightly.
- 7
Optionally, add crushed nori sheets over the rice for a seaweed layer.
- 8
Spread the salmon and crab mixture evenly over the rice layer.
- 9
Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top of the salmon mixture.
- 10
Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-30 minutes until bubbly and crusty. Optionally, broil for the last few minutes for extra crispiness.
- 11
While baking, prepare Sriracha mayo by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- 12
Once baked, serve the sushi bake with a drizzle of Sriracha mayo, garnished with green onions and cucumber slices.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The amount of water for the sushi rice was inferred based on common cooking ratios for sushi rice.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Allrecipes’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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