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Easy Viral Salmon and Crab Sushi Bake Casserole

Close-up of a scoop of creamy, baked rice and seafood mixture, topped with toasted seaweed, representing the 450-calorie sushi bake.
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Make the viral TikTok sushi bake at home. This easy sushi casserole combines seasoned rice, a creamy seafood mixture of salmon and imitation crab, and savory toppings for a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that tastes like a deconstructed California roll.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice (seasoned with 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt)
  • 8 oz imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 8 oz cooked salmon, flaked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha (adjust for spice)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Furikake seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie mayonnaise (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the sushi rice: Mix the warm cooked rice with the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until combined. Spread the seasoned rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This is your base layer.
  3. Prepare the creamy seafood topping: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, flaked salmon, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, cream cheese, 2 tbsp Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix gently until everything is incorporated.
  4. Spread the creamy seafood mixture evenly over the rice layer in the baking dish.
  5. Prepare the spicy mayo topping: In a small bowl, whisk together the Kewpie mayonnaise and the remaining 1 tbsp of Sriracha. Drizzle this mixture over the seafood layer.
  6. Sprinkle the entire surface generously 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 to 2 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before scooping and serving with nori sheets or avocado slices.

Notes

  • You can substitute canned tuna for the salmon or crab if you prefer a different seafood flavor.
  • For an extra savory crust, add a layer of toasted panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter over the Furikake before baking.
  • Serve this sushi casserole immediately with thin sheets of toasted nori seaweed for scooping.

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