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Homemade sushi bake squares with rice, seared salmon, creamy mayo, soy glaze, tobiko, green onions, and sesame seeds on a plate.

Sushi Bake

An easy, family-friendly sushi bake inspired by a seven-year-old's genius idea to skip the rolling. It’s all the flavors of sushi layered like a casserole – warm, customizable, and crowd-pleasing.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Potluck
Cuisine: American, Japanese-Inspired
Keyword: Chicken teriyaki sushi bake, Easy sushi bake recipe, Healthy sushi bake, Sushi bake Costco, Sushi bake ingredients, Sushi bake near me, Sushi bake recipe, Sushi bake salmon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (Glass or ceramic recommended)
  • 1 Rice cooker (Or pot with lid)
  • 2–3 Mixing bowls (For rice and fish mixture)
  • 1 Spatula (For spreading and mixing)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For slicing toppings and nori)

Ingredients

Rice Layer

  • 3 cups Sushi rice Cooked - hot
  • ¼ cup Rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil - Optional for added flavor

Fish Layer

  • 2 cans Salmon - Drained and mashed or use fake crab
  • 8 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise - Japanese mayo if possible
  • 1–2 tbsp Sriracha sauce - Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Mirin - Secret ingredient optional but amazing

Toppings

  • 2–3 Nori sheets - Cut into squares
  • 1 Avocado - Sliced
  • ½ Cucumber - Diced or julienned
  • 2 Green onions - Sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds - For garnish
  • To taste Spicy mayo - For drizzling

Instructions

  • Cook sushi rice in a pot or rice cooker.
  • Mix vinegar, sugar, and salt; stir into hot rice and let rest.
    Bowl of cooked sushi rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt nearby on a wooden board.
  • Combine salmon, cream cheese, mayo, soy sauce, and sriracha.
    Bowl of cooked sushi rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt nearby on a wooden board.
  • Layer rice in baking dish, then spread the fish mixture on top.
  • Bake at 375°F, then top with avocado, cucumber, and spicy mayo.
    Creamy salmon and mayo filling in a bowl surrounded by sauces on a kitchen counter.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 360kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 38g (13%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 520mg (23%) | Potassium: 310mg (9%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 4g (4%) | Vitamin A: 350IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 4mg (5%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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