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Salmon Sushi Bake

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This Salmon Sushi Bake combines the comfort of home cooking with the beloved flavors of sushi, making it perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice Rinsed
  • 2.5 cups water For cooking rice
  • 1/4 cups lite seasoned rice vinegar Adds tangy flavor
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces fresh salmon fillet Diced
  • 4 ounces imitation crab meat Or cooked shrimp/tuna
  • 1/4 cups Kewpie mayo For creaminess
  • 2 ounces cream cheese Diced
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 stalks green onions Chopped
For the Sauces
  • 1/4 cups unagi sauce Sweet soy sauce
  • 1/4 cups mirin Adds sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon sake Optional
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar For unagi sauce
For Toppings
  • 1 whole avocado Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds For garnish
  • 1 whole English cucumber Diced
  • 3 sheets nori sheets For sushi wraps

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • saucepan
  • Bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse sushi rice until clear, soak for 30 minutes, cook with water for 20 minutes, then let sit for 10 minutes. Mix in rice vinegar and cool.
  2. Combine diced salmon, Kewpie mayo, cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce, and green onions in a bowl. Mix gently and refrigerate.
  3. Make unagi sauce by simmering soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar until slightly thickened. Cool.
  4. Prepare spicy mayo by mixing Kewpie mayo, sriracha, lime juice, and salt until creamy. Refrigerate.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F. Layer cooled rice in a greased baking dish, add salmon filling, bake for 10-15 minutes, and broil for 2-3 minutes if desired.
  6. Drizzle the baked dish with unagi sauce and spicy mayo, garnish with avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with nori.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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