Salmon Sushi Bake

This salmon sushi bake is a layered casserole with a sushi rice base topped with a creamy salmon and surimi spread, then sprinkled with everything seasoning, avocado, and green onion.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds salmon filet
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt , divided
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups sushi rice, rinsed
• 2 3/4 cups water
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 8 ounces imitation crab, shredded and chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup kewpie mayonnaise , divided
• 3 tablespoons Sriracha, plus more to taste , divided
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 3 large sheets nori (roasted seaweed)
• 2 teaspoons furikake (optional)
• 2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 sliced green onions, or more to taste
• 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
2. Place salmon on the baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Drizzle oil over salmon.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until salmon just starts to flake easily with a fork, 10 to 12 minutes. Let cool slightly before breaking up into small pieces. Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Meanwhile, combine rice, water, and remaining salt in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork.  Stir in rice vinegar and let cool.
5. When salmon is cooled, add it to a bowl with crab, cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha, and soy sauce, and stir to combine.
6. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish; add rice and press into an even layer. Crush nori sheets over rice and sprinkle with furikake. Spread salmon mixture over seaweed; sprinkle evenly with everything seasoning.
7. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) until browned around the edges, about 25 minutes.
8. Stir remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha, and lime juice together. Drizzle over casserole before serving; top with green onions and avocado.