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Close-up of spicy salmon sushi bake bites topped with mayo, sesame seeds, and green onion curls on top of rice rounds.

salmon sushi bake

This Salmon Sushi Bake is a rich, crowd-pleasing twist on classic sushi — creamy, savory, and oven-baked to golden perfection. Layers of seasoned sushi rice, tangy cream cheese, and tender baked salmon deliver all your favorite sushi flavors without the raw fish. It’s make-ahead friendly, potluck perfect, and budget-friendly — cheaper and better than store-bought versions!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Dinner, Potluck Recipe
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired, Asian Fusion, Hawaiian-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Base
  • 2 cups Sushi rice - Cooked and hot
  • 3 tablespoon Rice vinegar - Mixed with sugar and salt
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar - Dissolved in vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt - To season rice
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil - Adds fragrance
For the Creamy Salmon Layer
  • 1 lb Fresh salmon fillets - Cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 4 oz Cream cheese -Softened
  • ¼ cup Japanese mayo Kewpie -Can use regular mayo + rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha -Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce - Adds umami
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder -Optional
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions - Chopped
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoon Kewpie mayo - Mixed with sriracha for drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha - Optional for heat
  • 2 tablespoon Furikake seasoning -Sprinkle generously
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds - Toasted for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Butter - melted Brush over rice before layering
For Serving
  • 6 sheets Nori -seaweed Lightly toasted over flame
  • ½ Cucumber Sliced thin
  • 1 Avocado - Sliced
  • Optional Extra sriracha or soy sauce - For drizzle

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish (Glass preferred to see layers )
  • 1 Rice cooker or pot (For cooking sushi rice)
  • 1 Mixing Bowls (For rice seasoning and salmon mixture)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding ingredients)
  • 1 Sharp Knife (To cube salmon)

Method
 

  1. 1 Cook sushi rice according to package directions.
  2. 2 In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
  3. 3 Pour vinegar mix over hot rice; fold gently to coat. Let cool 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Press seasoned rice into a greased 9x13 dish; brush top with melted butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 470mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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