Description
Enjoy the flavors of sushi in a comforting baked casserole with this Baked Salmon Sushi recipe. Creamy, savory, and satisfying, it’s a delightful twist on traditional sushi rolls. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Salmon Mixture:
- 6 ounces cooked or baked salmon (flaked)
- ½ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into strips)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice: Prepare the sushi rice following the package instructions. Stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while still warm. Let it cool.
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Combine flaked salmon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sriracha in a bowl until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Press the cooled sushi rice into a baking dish. Top with the salmon mixture and bake until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Top with avocado, nori, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.
Notes
- You can use canned or leftover salmon for a quicker version.
- For a crispy top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
