Simplified Sushi Bake

We love sushi so much, but picking it up isn’t always budget friendly and rolling our own isn’t happening on a weeknight—enter sushi bake. The love of sushi bake started with our little sister and now everyone in our family makes it!

We’ve made a few popular versions of this and arrived at our own version that eliminates extra steps. Just as we have simplified this recipe to fit our preferences you can do the same for yours! This version combines crab and salmon for a little variety, but it’s adaptable if you prefer shrimp, don’t do shellfish at all, etc. It’s such a hit in our family and we love that you can prep it ahead and then throw it in the oven on a busy night.

Sushi Bake | Serves 4-6 | Cook Time: 45 minutes

Rice Layer

• 1½ cups sushi rice (or any white rice)

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• ½ teaspoon salt

Salmon & Crab Layer

• 8 oz salmon filet, skin removed, cut into ½-inch pieces

• 4 oz crab meat (imitation or lump)

• ⅓ cup mayo

• 3 oz cream cheese, softened (or ⅓ cup cottage cheese)

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sriracha

• ¼ cup green onions, chopped

Spicy Mayo

• ½ cup mayo

• 2 tablespoons sriracha (start with 1 and work up)

• 1 teaspoon lime juice

• ¼ teaspoon salt

Toppings

• Avocado, sliced

• Green onions

• Cucumber, sliced

• Sesame seeds

• Seaweed snack pieces

Instructions

1. Cook your rice. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add rice, and cook for 20 minutes until cooked through. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Then stir in the rice vinegar and salt.

2. Preheat your oven to 425°F and spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray.

3. Make the spicy mayo by combining mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and refrigerate until serving.

4. Make the salmon & crab mixture. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, softened cream cheese, soy sauce, sriracha, and green onions until smooth. Add the salmon and crab and gently fold in, you want to keep the pieces intact, so don’t over-stir.

5. Assemble. Press the cooked rice into an even layer in your prepared baking dish. Spread the salmon and crab mixture evenly on top.

6. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the edges are golden and the top is bubbly.

7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving — it will be very hot straight from the oven. Top with your preferred toppings. Drizzle spicy mayo over everything and serve family style straight from the dish.