Sushi Bake with Salmon Avocado (Print View)

Deconstructed sushi featuring salmon, avocado, rice, and nori baked and topped with sesame and scallions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice Layer

01 - 2 cups sushi rice
02 - 2 1/2 cups water
03 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Salmon Layer

06 - 14 ounces skinless salmon fillet
07 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Creamy Layer

10 - 3.5 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings

14 - 2 avocados, sliced
15 - 3 sheets roasted nori, cut into small squares
16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ For Serving

18 - Soy sauce for dipping
19 - Pickled ginger (optional)
20 - Wasabi (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in saucepan, bring to boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
02 - Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Stir into cooked rice and fluff with a fork. Spread rice evenly in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
04 - Place salmon fillet on parchment-lined tray. Brush with soy sauce and sesame oil, sprinkle with black pepper, then bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Flake salmon with a fork.
05 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice until smooth. Fold in flaked salmon.
06 - Spread salmon mixture evenly over rice layer in baking dish. Bake assembled casserole for 10 minutes until warmed through and slightly golden on top.
07 - Top casserole with sliced avocado, nori squares, toasted sesame seeds, and spring onions. Slice and serve warm with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi on the side.

# Expert Insights:

01 -
  • It tastes like restaurant sushi but comes together in less time than delivery would arrive.
  • No rolling skills required, which means even nervous cooks get perfect results.
  • The creamy salmon mixture turns basic rice into something unforgettable.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rice rinsing step, even though it feels tedious—it's what separates fluffy grains from a gummy mess.
  • Add avocado right before serving, not before baking, because it turns gray and bitter if it sits in the oven.
  • Using room-temperature cream cheese means no lumps, so plan ahead and take it out of the fridge while you cook.
03 -
  • Make the salmon mixture the day before and refrigerate it—the flavors meld and the day-of cooking becomes even faster.
  • Warm your serving plates so the sushi bake stays at the perfect temperature from your dish to the table.
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