Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Say hello to my new favorite healthy dinner – Salmon Sushi Bake. Oh. My. Goodness! This recipe is so flavorful and comes together quickly and easily. I’m obsessed! I first got the idea for this on TikTok and knew I had to make my own version.
The bake has a layer of cooked sushi rice, a layer of baked salmon (tossed in a creamy sauce and then broiled to a crispy texture), and a layer of toppings, which can be anything you want. I love adding avocado slices, diced cucumbers, green onions, crumbled nori sheets, and sesame seeds!
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Salmon Sushi Bake ingredients
The ingredients for this deconstructed sushi roll recipe are simple and easy to find at your local grocery store! Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
Baked Salmon
- Salmon Filets (about 6 ounces each)
- Tamari – or soy sauce/coconut aminos.
- Salt/Pepper
- Garlic Powder
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- Cream Cheese – softened, if possible!
- Furikake Seasoning
- Light Mayo
- Sriracha
Sushi Rice
- Cooked Sushi Rice – short-grain sticky rice works best.
- Salt/Sugar
- Rice Vinegar
Toppings
- Avocado
- Cucumber
- Green Onions
- Nori Seaweed Sheets
- Sesame Seeds
How to make Sushi Bake with Salmon
Think of this recipe as the lazy-girl (or maybe effortless/fuss-free) approach to traditional sushi rolls! This recipe is also great for feeding a family or group of friends. Here’s how to make a Salmon Sushi Bake in 6 easy steps!
- Bake the salmon.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice.
- Cut the salmon into cubes and mix with the creamy sauce.
- Press the seasoned rice into a baking dish, then top with the salmon mixture.
- Bake, then lightly broil.
- Sprinkle toppings over the casserole, cut into slices, and enjoy!
Tip: Feel free to cook the sushi rice ahead of time or use pre-cooked sticky rice, instead!
Storing Leftovers for Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
To be completely honest, storing leftover and reheating salmon isn’t really ideal. It’s always best served fresh! However, I’m a big believer in not wasting food and always finding a way to enjoy things later if need be.
To store leftover sushi bake, place the individual servings in airtight containers and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. You can actually enjoy this bake cold! Or another option is to very lightly heat it up in the microwave (about 30-40 seconds) and then add the toppings after reheating.
More Easy Healthy Dinner Ideas
- Greek Chicken Rice Bowls
- Honey Glazed Salmon Bowls
- Healthy Ground Turkey Taco Salad
- Baked Teriyaki Salmon Recipe
- Easy Quinoa Chili
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Sushi Bake with Salmon
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Equipment
Ingredients
Baked Salmon
- 2 medium salmon filets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 Tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup furikake seasoning
- 1/4 cup light mayo
- 2 Tablespoons sriracha
Sushi Rice
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Toppings
- 1 medium avocado (sliced)
- 1/2 medium cucumber (diced)
- 2 medium green onions (diced)
- nori seaweed (to taste)
- sesame seeds (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Add the salmon to a baking sheet or pan, skin-side down.
- Drizzle with the tamari, then add the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake for about 18 minutes or until flaky.
- Mix the cream cheese, mayo, furikake seasoning, and sriracha together in a large bowl.
- Cut the salmon into large chunks (discarding the skin) and mix into the sauce.
- Meanwhile, combine the cooked rice, rice vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Add to a 9-inch baking dish and press down the rice.
- Press the salmon on top.
- Bake for 12 minutes, then broil the top for 2-3 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with avocado, diced cucumber, green onion, sesame seeds and nori seaweed.
Heather says:
FYI-Trader Joe’s sells furikake seasoning!
Lathiya says:
The salmon sushi bake was a hit in our get-together party. Everyone asked me for the recipe. Loved it.
Jar Of Lemons replied:
I’m glad everyone enjoyed this, Lathiya!
Nicole says:
Two of my favorites. Both sushi and salmon win-win
DK Park says:
Oh my, this is such a great-looking sushi dish! It looks amazingly delicious and very enticing too! An instant favorite for our family! Loved it!
Jar Of Lemons replied:
Thank you! I’m really glad you enjoyed this!
Veronika says:
This sushi bake was so good! What a fun idea. I usually get vegetarian sushi because I don’t like the raw fish but I love salmon so this is perfect!
Savita says:
This Salmon Sushi Bake recipe is a total game-changer! The fusion of flavors and textures is pure genius. The creamy mixture, perfectly cooked salmon, and the essence of sushi rice all layered and baked to perfection – it’s sushi in casserole form, and I’m in love!
Cathleen says:
I’m pregnant right now, and have been missing sushi! I’ve been looking for an alternative, and this one hit the spot! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Jacqueline Debono says:
What a lovely recipe. I love the flavours of sushi but have never had much success making it myself. This is a great alternative!
Noelle says:
Absolutely love this salmon sushi bake recipe! The step by step photos were super helpful. Thanks for the recipe!
Tammy says:
Sooo flavorful and satisfying. This is honestly such a wonderful reset recipe for the new year. I’ve been craving salmon too lately so will be making this over the weekend!
Kathryn says:
We are all obsessed over here with this sushi bake! It was so delicious and I love eating it was seaweed. Thanks for sharing!
Colleen says:
We love sushi bake, especially salmon. Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
Yu says:
What a great idea to make sushi in a casserole version. Everyone in my family loves sushi. I can’t wait to give this a try!
Alexandra says:
This is such a creative idea! I can’t wait to make this for my family – they are big fans of sushi, and I just know they’ll love this bake. And it is so fun to be able to customise the toppings to your own liking. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration!
Claire says:
If I don’t have furikake seasoning, what are other alternatives I can use that are affordable?
Christine McMichael replied:
You can finely chop nori (dried seaweed), salt, a tiny bit of sugar, and sesame seeds to make your own! Otherwise, I would try using an everything seasoning as an alternative (or any kind of savory seasoning).