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Ultimate Easy Salmon and Imitation Crab Sushi Bake

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Make this viral TikTok sushi bake, a creamy, comforting casserole that tastes like a deconstructed California roll. This no-roll sushi dish is simple to assemble and perfect for potlucks or a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked and seasoned sushi rice
  • 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 8 ounces cooked salmon, flaked
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust for spice level)
  • 1 tablespoon unagi sauce (or soy sauce mixed with a little sugar)
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced, for mixture
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise, for topping
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon unagi sauce, for topping
  • 1 teaspoon furikake seasoning, for topping
  • Optional: Nori sheets, sliced avocado, sesame seeds for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sushi rice according to package directions and season it with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture. Spread the seasoned rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, flaked salmon, softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, and 1 tablespoon unagi sauce. Mix until everything is well combined into a creamy seafood mixture.
  4. Gently spread the creamy seafood mixture over the layer of seasoned rice.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the topping ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, and 1 tablespoon unagi sauce. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the seafood layer.
  6. Sprinkle the top evenly with furikake seasoning.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is hot and bubbly.
  8. For a golden finish, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve the sushi bake scooped onto nori sheets, topped with fresh avocado slices and extra sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute the salmon and crab with cooked shrimp or canned tuna for variations on this seafood rice bake.
  • For a spicier kick, mix a teaspoon of chili oil into the rice layer before spreading the topping.
  • This dish is excellent for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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