Sushi Bake with Salmon

Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe in a baking dish.

Craving sushi but want an easier way to enjoy it at home? Throw it all in a casserole dish and bake it instead! This Salmon Sushi Bake recipe is full of umami flavor and so easy to make. Simply bake the salmon, mix it in a creamy sauce, then press cooked rice and savory salmon into a baking dish. Bake, lightly broil, then add your favorite toppings. This easy gluten-free dinner recipe is SO good!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 309kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

9-Inch Baking Dish

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.

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Notes

Tip: Feel free to cook the sushi rice ahead of time or use pre-cooked sticky rice, instead!

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