Salmon Sushi Bake

This easy salmon sushi bake gives you all the flavors of sushi in a warm, creamy, and cozy baked dish. It has tender salmon, spicy mayo, and all the classic sushi textures, but without the fuss of rolling. When I want something quick, comforting, and sushi-inspired, this salmon sushi casserole is always the answer.

Course dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword Salmon Sushi Bake

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 240kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

3 cups cooked sushi rice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 lb imitation crab surimi
1/2 lb salmon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sesame oil
3 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup Japanese mayo
1 tbsp sriracha or any hot sauce
2 nori sheets
Sesame seeds for topping (optional)
Green onion chopped

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Instructions

Cook the Salmon

Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Season the salmon with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and sesame oil.
Air fry for 10 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly crispy on the edges.
Once cooked, shred the salmon using a fork and set aside.

Prepare the Sushi Rice

While the salmon cooks, mix the warm sushi rice with 2 tbsp rice vinegar.
Spread the seasoned rice into a 9×13 inch baking dish. Gently press the rice to form a firm base.

Make the Salmon Mixture

In a mixing bowl, combine: shredded salmon, shredded imitation crab (surimi), 3 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup Japanese mayo, and 1 tbsp sriracha. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Taste the mixture before baking. Adjust the spice level with more or less sriracha, and add salt if needed. This helps perfect the flavor before it goes into the oven.

Assemble the Sushi Bake

Crumble or tear the nori sheets and layer them over the rice layer. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the nori layer.
Gently press the mixture down to compact it slightly.
Drizzle extra Japanese mayo and sriracha on top (optional but recommended)

Bake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the sushi bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the top is warmed through and slightly golden.

Garnish and Serve

Remove from the oven and top with sesame seeds and chopped green onion.
Serve warm with extra nori sheets, cucumber slices, or toasted seaweed snacks for scooping.

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