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Sushi bake

Sushi Bake

  • Author: Rasha Annan
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This sushi bake is a creamy, deconstructed sushi casserole layered with seasoned rice, crab or salmon, and rich mayo sauce. Baked to golden perfection, it captures the flavors of your favorite sushi roll in an easy, family-style dish perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 cups sushi rice (or short-grain white rice)

  • 2½ cups water

  • ¼ cup rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

  • 1 pound imitation crab meat or cooked salmon, shredded

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

  • 1 tablespoon sriracha

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

For Assembly and Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoons furikake seasoning

  • 1 avocado, sliced or cubed

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • Nori sheets, cut into squares

  • Drizzle of unagi (eel) sauce or spicy mayo

  • Sliced scallions, sesame seeds, or tobiko (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the rice: Cook sushi rice and mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm. Spread evenly into a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Make the topping: In a bowl, mix shredded crab or salmon with mayonnaise, cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil until creamy.

  3. Assemble: Sprinkle furikake over the rice layer, then spread the seafood mixture evenly on top.

  4. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden. For a crisp finish, broil for 1–2 minutes.

  5. Garnish: Drizzle with spicy mayo or unagi sauce and top with scallions, sesame seeds, and avocado slices.

  6. Serve: Scoop onto nori squares and enjoy like mini sushi tacos.

Notes

Use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture.

You can substitute imitation crab with shrimp, tuna, or tofu.

For meal prep, assemble in advance and bake before serving.

Avoid overbaking to keep the rice moist and the topping creamy.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion (1/6 of recipe)
  • Calories: 385
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 690 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg

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