Sushi Bake

Name: Easy Sushi Bake with Salmon and Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese-American
Ingredients: 1 lb salmon fillet; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp onion powder; 8 oz imitation crab meat; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 cups cooked sushi rice; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 sheets nori, crumbled; 1 tbsp furikake seasoning; 1 tbsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning; Kewpie mayonnaise, for topping; Sriracha, for topping; Eel sauce, for topping; 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish; Fried garlic, for garnish; Roasted seaweed snacks, for serving

This sushi bake combines creamy spiced salmon and crab mixed with cream cheese and sriracha, layered over seasoned sushi rice and baked until warm and bubbly. It skips the rolling technique entirely, making sushi accessible for any home cook.

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$35–$58

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb salmon fillet
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
8 oz imitation crab meat
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
1 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cups cooked sushi rice
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 sheets nori, crumbled
1 tbsp furikake seasoningoptional
1 tbsp Everything But The Bagel seasoning
Kewpie mayonnaise, for toppingoptional
Sriracha, for toppingoptional
Eel sauce, for toppingoptional
1 green onion, chopped, for garnishoptional
Fried garlic, for garnishoptional
Roasted seaweed snacks, for serving

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Instructions

1
Season the salmon fillet with garlic salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
2
Air fry the salmon at 400°F for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
3
While the salmon is cooking, shred the imitation crab meat into a large mixing bowl.
4
Once the salmon is cooked, flake it with a fork and add it to the bowl with the crab.
5
Add the softened cream cheese, Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce to the bowl.
6
Mix everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
7
In a baking dish, spread the cooked sushi rice in an even layer.
8
Drizzle the rice vinegar over the rice and gently mix it in.
9
Sprinkle the crumbled nori (or furikake) and Everything But The Bagel seasoning over the rice.
10
Top the rice with the salmon and crab mixture, spreading it into an even layer.
11
Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and drizzle with more Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and eel sauce.
13
Garnish with chopped green onions and fried garlic.
14
Serve warm, using roasted seaweed snacks to scoop.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat salmon dry before seasoning and baking to avoid excess moisture that can water down the filling layer.
Use softened (not melted) cream cheese for smooth mixing—cold or hot cream cheese will create lumps.
Mix the salmon, crab, and mayo filling while the salmon is still warm for easier blending and better flavor absorption.
Spread the filling evenly over rice and level the top to ensure even baking and consistent texture throughout.

Substitutions

Kewpie mayonnaise → regular Japanese mayonnaise or standard mayo (slightly less rich and umami)
Sriracha → gochujang mixed with mayo, or chili paste (adjust to taste)
Imitation crab → cooked shrimp or lump crab meat (real crab will add sweetness)
Cream cheese → mascarpone or sour cream mixed with mayo (thinner consistency, tangier)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through, or enjoy cold.

Equipment

8×8 or 9×9 baking dish · oven

Common Questions

Do I need to cook the sushi rice from scratch?

No. Use pre-cooked sushi rice or cook rice ahead and season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. The recipe assumes cooked, seasoned rice ready to layer.