TikTok Salmon Sushi Bake
This easy TikTok-inspired Salmon Sushi Bake is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish! It’s a warm, creamy, and savory casserole layered with seasoned sushi rice, shredded salmon, imitation crab, and a spicy mayo topping. Serve it with seaweed snacks for a fun, deconstructed sushi experience that’s perfect for parties or a cozy night in!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups sushi rice uncooked
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 10 oz crab imitation
- 8 oz cooked salmon about 2 cups shredded
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup Sriracha mayo see notes for substitution
- Furikake for topping
- Seaweed snacks for serving
- Sesame seeds optional
- Green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Microwave for 30 seconds or until dissolved, then mix into the cooked rice and set aside.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper, then air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes or bake at 375°F for 15–17 minutes.
- In a large bowl, shred the cooked salmon and imitation crab with a fork.
- Add cream cheese and Sriracha mayo to the seafood mixture and stir until smooth and creamy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the seasoned rice into a greased 9x9 or 9x13 baking dish and press down evenly.
- Sprinkle furikake over the rice, then layer the creamy salmon mixture on top and smooth it out.
- Bake for 10–15 minutes, then top with more Sriracha mayo, furikake, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve warm with seaweed snacks.
Notes
- No Sriracha mayo? Just mix ⅓ cup Kewpie mayo with 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce for a perfect substitute.
- Want to prep ahead? Assemble and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve!