Description

A warm and flavorful layered sushi casserole with seasoned rice, flaky baked salmon, creamy filling, and a spicy mayo topping. All the delicious sushi flavors in an easy, scoopable dish perfect for family dinners or parties.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 624 kcal per serving

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice Layer

2 cups dry sushi rice (Calrose recommended)
2 cups water
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

Salmon Layer

1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Filling Mixture

8 oz imitation crab meat, chopped (or real crab)
1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie recommended)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp sriracha (adjust for heat level)
1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp furikake

Toppings & Serving

Spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha + lime juice)
Green onions, thinly sliced
Black and white sesame seeds
Serve with roasted seaweed sheets, unagi sauce, cucumber slices, and avocado

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Instructions

Rinse sushi rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold water for 1 minute to remove excess starch.
Cook rice in rice cooker with 2 cups of water until tender.
Transfer cooked rice to a tray and gently fold in seasoned rice vinegar. Let cool completely.
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Bake salmon for 15–20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C). Let cool slightly, then flake into pieces.
In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon, chopped crab, Japanese mayo, softened cream cheese, sriracha, soy sauce, and half the furikake. Mix until creamy and combined.
Spread the cooled sushi rice into a 9×13-inch baking dish, pressing lightly into an even layer.
Sprinkle remaining furikake over the rice.
Spread the salmon mixture evenly on top of the rice.
Broil for 4 minutes until the topping is lightly caramelized.
Drizzle spicy mayo over the top and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.

Serve warm with roasted seaweed, cucumber, and avocado.

Notes

Cool the rice fully before layering to avoid steam softening the topping.
Adjust sriracha for more or less spice depending on the audience (kid-friendly option).

Kewpie mayonnaise gives the most authentic sushi restaurant flavor.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 624 | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Sodium: 602mg | Fiber: 2g