Salmon Sushi Bake
Salmon Sushi Bake
Ingredients
For the Salmon Mixture
- 1/2 lb salmon, (225 g)
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed garlic powder
- as needed paprika
- as needed olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 lb imitation crab, (225 g), shredded
- 3 oz cream cheese, (85 g), softened
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo, (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
For the Rice
- 3 cups cooked rice, (480 g), warm
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- as needed salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- as needed furikake
For the Toppings
- as needed sriracha, for drizzling
- as needed spicy mayo, for drizzling
- as needed green onions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed black sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed roasted nori, to serve with
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
Bake the seasoned salmon for 20 minutes, or air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes, until cooked through. Once cooked, remove the skin and flake the salmon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the flaked salmon, shredded imitation crab, softened cream cheese, Japanese mayo, sriracha (2-3 tablespoons), and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
In a separate bowl, combine the warm cooked rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt to taste, and sesame oil. Mix well to ensure the rice is evenly seasoned.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spread the seasoned rice evenly into a baking dish, forming the base layer. Sprinkle a generous layer of furikake over the rice. Evenly spread the prepared salmon mixture on top of the furikake layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Bake the assembled sushi bake at 190°C (380°F) for 10 minutes. After baking, change the oven setting to broil and broil for an additional 3 minutes, or until the surface is lightly browned and slightly golden.
⏱️ 13 min•🌡️ 190
- 7
Once out of the oven, drizzle additional sriracha and spicy mayo over the top. Garnish with fresh green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately with roasted nori.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Salmon Sushi Bake
For the Salmon Mixture
- 1/2 lb salmon, (225 g)
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed garlic powder
- as needed paprika
- as needed olive oil, for drizzling
- 1/2 lb imitation crab, (225 g), shredded
- 3 oz cream cheese, (85 g), softened
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo, (60 g)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha, to 3 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
For the Rice
- 3 cups cooked rice, (480 g), warm
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- as needed salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- as needed furikake
For the Toppings
- as needed sriracha, for drizzling
- as needed spicy mayo, for drizzling
- as needed green onions, chopped, for garnish
- as needed black sesame seeds, for garnish
- as needed roasted nori, to serve with
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
Bake the seasoned salmon for 20 minutes, or air-fry at 190°C (375°F) for 12–15 minutes, until cooked through. Once cooked, remove the skin and flake the salmon into small pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 200 - 3
In a medium bowl, combine the flaked salmon, shredded imitation crab, softened cream cheese, Japanese mayo, sriracha (2-3 tablespoons), and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
In a separate bowl, combine the warm cooked rice, rice vinegar, sugar, salt to taste, and sesame oil. Mix well to ensure the rice is evenly seasoned.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spread the seasoned rice evenly into a baking dish, forming the base layer. Sprinkle a generous layer of furikake over the rice. Evenly spread the prepared salmon mixture on top of the furikake layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Bake the assembled sushi bake at 190°C (380°F) for 10 minutes. After baking, change the oven setting to broil and broil for an additional 3 minutes, or until the surface is lightly browned and slightly golden.
⏱️ 13 min•🌡️ 190 - 7
Once out of the oven, drizzle additional sriracha and spicy mayo over the top. Garnish with fresh green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately with roasted nori.
⏱️ 2 min