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Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

Think deconstructed sushi roll meets casserole! Serve our easy-to-make potluck salmon sushi bake recipe as is, or pair it with seaweed and vegetables for a quick dip to entertain guests.

Our salmon sushi bake recipe topped with diced avocado and furikake.

What is a Sushi Bake?

Sushi bakes or sushi casseroles contain the same ingredients as a sushi roll in one pan for an easy-to-make meal or dip that’s perfect for parties and entertaining guests. The meal was recently brought to light by TikTok creator @lizziemwong, who shared her recipe for sushi bake using imitation crab. The video has over 2 million views, and I can see why. 

And that’s not the first time a recipe like this has gone viral. Many remember when @emilymariko made a salmon rice bowl and sent the internet into a frenzy; this recipe combines the two concepts into one dish with bold flavor.

What You Need to Make this Recipe

  • White Rice: Use short-grained jasmine rice, and brown rice or sushi rice is a great substitution.
  • Rice Wine Vinegar + Salt: Flavor the rice with vinegar and salt. Many recipes also call for one to two teaspoons of sugar as well. I leave it out, but use it if you prefer something sweeter.
  • Salmon: I broil frozen salmon fillets to make our Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe. Canned salmon, tuna, chicken, and imitation crab also work here.
  • Mayonnaise: Living in North Carolina, I’m partial to Duke’s mayonnaise. However, I’m willing to make an exception. The sweet and creamy qualities of Kewpie Mayonnaise are the perfect complement to the salmon and spicy Sriracha. Order it online or make a trip to a local Asian market.
  • Sriracha: Sriracha provides a perfect amount of heat.
  • Garnish: Finish the meal with thinly sliced scallions, diced avocado, sweet eel sauce, furikake, or a combination. Garnish the casserole with thinly sliced jalapeños or serrano chilies if you prefer something spicier.

How to Make Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.

Step 1: Cook the rice with vinegar and salt in a saucepan according to the package, for about 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and set it aside.

Rice bowling in water.

Step 2: Set the oven to a low broil and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets onto it and broil them uncovered for 15 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (51°C).

Sushi fillets lined onto a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3: Press the reserved rice into the bottom of a prepared baking dish.

Step 4: Use a fork to shred the salmon and add it to a mixing bowl. Add three tablespoons of mayonnaise and three tablespoons of Sriracha to the bowl, and stir to combine.

Salmon broken up in a mixing bowl and combined with mayonnaise and Sriracha.

Step 5: Then, top the rice with the salmon mixture.

Rice and salmon in a baking dish.

Step 6: Drizzle with Kewpie Mayo and Sriracha and top it with furikake; preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and roast for 10 minutes, followed by a high broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbling.

Rice and salmon in a baking dish and topped with mayonnaise and Sriracha.

Step 7: Top the casserole with scallions and avocado, and drizzle with eel sauce to serve.

Sushi salmon bake topped with diced avocado.

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Serving Suggestions

Make nori sheets a part of the sushi casserole by pressing them into the bottom of the baking dish before adding the sushi rice, but I love serving them on the side so they stay crispy. Scoop spoonfuls onto the nori sheet and eat it like a hand roll. Alternatively, you can serve our salmon sushi bake recipe as a dip and scoop it up with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips.

What to do With the Leftovers

  • Refrigerate  Store the leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days.
  • Reheat  Warm a single serving of leftovers in the microwave 30 seconds to one minute or in the oven at 350°F (176°C) for 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the concept of a sushi bake originate from?

Homestyle sushi-like casseroles have been a staple at Hawaiian potlucks for years- think poke bowl and spam musubi. Social media creators in the Philippines blew up the dish during the quarantine in 2020, but some credit Mimi Qui Reyes; she has been selling ‘The Original Baked California Roll’ on her Instagram since 2015.

What is a salmon sushi bake made of?

Layers of our salmon sushi bake recipe include a sticky rice base flavored with vinegar, topped with either salmon or imitation crab, and garnished with Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and seasonings like furikake.

How can I garnish the casserole?

Popular toppings for the salmon bake are scallions, avocado, eel sauce, wasabi, coconut amino acid (soy sauce), tobiko, bonito flakes, togarashi, or thinly sliced serrano chilies.

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Our salmon sushi bake recipe topped with diced avocado and furikake.

Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

Tressa Jamil
It's a deconstructed sushi roll meets casserole! Serve our salmon sushi bake recipe as is, or pair it with seaweed or vegetables as a quick dip.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino, Hawaiian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 169 kcal
Ingredients
  
For the Garnish:
Instructions
 
  • Cook the rice with vinegar and salt in a saucepan, according to the package, for about 15 minutes. Fluff it with a fork and set it aside.
  • Set the oven to a low broil and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the salmon fillets onto it and broil them uncovered for 15 minutes until the salmon reaches an internal temperature of 125°F (51°C).
  • Press the reserved rice into the bottom of a prepared baking dish.
  • Use a fork to shred the salmon and add it to a mixing bowl. Add three tablespoons of mayonnaise and three tablespoons of Sriracha to the bowl, and stir to combine. Then, top the rice with the salmon mixture.
  • Drizzle with Kewpie Mayo and Sriracha and top it with furikake; preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and roast for 10 minutes, followed by a high broil for 2-3 minutes until bubbling.
  • Top the casserole with scallions and avocado, and drizzle with eel sauce to serve.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 169 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 492 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
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Recipe Rating




Laura

Monday 13th of February 2023

I made this salmon sushi bake for dinner last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and delicious, and it was so easy to make. We will definitely be making this again soon. Thank you for the great recipe!