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Salmon Sushi Bake

Savory Salmon Sushi Bake for Cozy Family Nights

This Salmon Sushi Bake combines the joys of sushi with casserole ease, making it a delicious comfort food for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Rinse to remove excess starch
  • 1.25 cups Water Essential for cooking rice
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Substitutable with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Consider using honey or agave
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can be swapped with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Cooked or Canned Salmon Alternative: tuna
  • 0.25 cups Mayonnaise Consider Greek yogurt for healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust spice as desired
  • 2 pieces Nori (Seaweed) Can use rice paper instead
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions Chives can be a substitute
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 0.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs work for GF options
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Perfect garnish for flavor

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x9 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Salmon Sushi Bake
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 1 ¼ cups water in a saucepan, boil, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Whisk together 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt until dissolved. Fold into warm rice and let cool.
  3. Blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 cup flaked salmon until creamy. Add ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sriracha, and 2 chopped green onions. Mix well.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread sushi rice in a 9x9 baking dish. Spoon salmon mixture over rice, smoothing it out.
  5. Sprinkle chopped nori and ½ cup panko breadcrumbs over the salmon mixture. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving. Best enjoyed warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Perfect for meal prep.

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