Description
Sushi bake brings Japanese-inspired comfort to home kitchens with layered flavors of seasoned rice, creamy seafood, and crisp nori. Californian influences meet traditional techniques in this crowd-pleasing dish you can enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 grams) salmon
- 16 oz (454 grams) imitation crab meat
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese
- 2 cups sushi rice
- ½ cup spicy mayo
- ¼ cup unagi sauce
- 1 to 2 tbsps furikake
- ½ sheet nori seaweed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Rinse Calrose Sushi Rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until water becomes crystal clear, eliminating excess starch.
- Rice Cooking: Cook rice in a rice cooker with precise water measurement, allowing it to steam into fluffy perfection. Once cooked, transfer to a spacious baking sheet and gently fold in seasoned rice vinegar using a wooden paddle for even distribution.
- Filling Creation: In a mixing bowl, blend imitation crab meat, tempura shrimp pieces, Japanese mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sriracha sauce until the mixture forms a cohesive, flavor-packed filling.
- Layering Foundation: Spread cooled rice across the baking sheet, pressing gently to create a compact, even layer. Generously sprinkle furikake seasoning over the entire rice surface.
- Topping Application: Evenly distribute the prepared crab mixture across the rice, ensuring complete coverage and uniform thickness.
- Broiling Process: Position the baking sheet in the oven and broil for 4 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top without burning.
- Final Embellishment: Remove from oven and enhance with a delicate drizzle of spicy mayonnaise and unagi sauce. Garnish with additional furikake, finely chopped cucumber, and thinly sliced green onions for a vibrant, fresh finish.
Notes
- Rice Rinsing Technique: Thoroughly rinse Calrose rice to remove excess starch, ensuring a sticky and perfect sushi texture without becoming gummy.
- Temperature Control: Let rice cool to room temperature before assembling to prevent moisture and maintain ideal structural integrity for the sushi bake.
- Broiling Precision: Watch carefully during the 4-minute broiling process to achieve a golden, crispy top without burning the delicate ingredients.
- Flavor Balancing: Mix crab ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious blend that ensures every bite delivers consistent and exciting taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg