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Quick and Easy Salmon Sushi Bake

Quick and Easy Salmon Sushi Bake gives you classic sushi flavors in a baked casserole with creamy spicy mayo and a tender, flaked salmon layer. Seasoned sushi rice bakes just until heated through, then finishes with avocado, cucumber, and nori strips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Layer
  • 3 cup cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
For the Salmon Layer
  • 1 lb salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 green onions, sliced
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp furikake seasoning
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 nori, cut into strips
  • 0.25 tbsp Extra sriracha mayo for drizzling

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Bake the sushi rice layer
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt into the cooked sushi rice.
  3. Spread rice evenly into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish.
Assemble the salmon layer
  1. In a bowl, combine salmon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and green onions.
  2. Spread salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer.
  3. Sprinkle furikake over the top.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 15–18 minutes until heated through, with the edges bubbling slightly.
  2. Remove from oven and drizzle with extra sriracha mayo.
  3. Top with avocado, cucumber, and nori strips.
  4. Serve warm with additional nori sheets if desired.

Notes

For best texture, make sure the rice is already cooked and warm before mixing in the vinegar seasoning—this helps it set without getting gummy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven or microwave until hot, then add fresh avocado/cucumber and nori after reheating for crunch. Freezing is not recommended because avocado and cucumber toppings lose quality. For a lighter option, use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar mayo if desired.