A sushi bake is basically a warm, layered, deconstructed sushi casserole. You scoop it into a bowl or onto nori (seaweed sheets), and boom — instant sushi goodness. It’s simple, customizable, and SO good.
🍚 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Base Layer
2 cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon rice vinegar (optional but tasty)
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
Sushi Bake Topping
1 cup shredded or chopped cooked imitation crab, cooked shrimp, OR cooked salmon
2 tablespoons mayo
1 tablespoon softened cream cheese
1–2 teaspoons sriracha (optional for spice)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 green onion, sliced
Optional Add-Ins
Cucumber (diced)
Avocado slices
Furikake (Japanese rice seasoning)
Sesame seeds
For Serving
Roasted seaweed sheets (nori)
Extra soy sauce
Extra mayo or sriracha (optional)
🍣 Instructions
1. Prepare the Rice Layer
Mix the cooked rice with:
Rice vinegar
Sugar
Salt
Spread the rice evenly into a small baking dish.
Sprinkle furikake on top if you have it.
(Not required — it just adds flavor.)
2. Mix the Sushi Topping
In a bowl, combine:
Crab (or shrimp/salmon)
Mayo
Cream cheese
Soy sauce
Sriracha (optional)
Green onions
Mix until creamy and well blended.
3. Spread the Topping
Spread the mixture evenly over the rice layer.
4. Bake
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until warm and lightly golden on top.
(If you’re in a hurry, you can even microwave it for 2–3 minutes — just heat until warm!)
5. Enjoy!
Scoop a little sushi bake onto:
A small sheet of nori
Or into a bowl
Top with:
More green onions
Sriracha
Mayo
Sesame seeds
Avocado
It tastes like a warm, creamy sushi roll!
⭐ Tips for the Best Sushi Bake
Don’t skip the cream cheese — it makes it extra creamy.
Mix proteins (crab + salmon) for more flavor.
Use leftover rice to make this even faster.
Want it richer? Add 1 extra tablespoon mayo.
Want it spicier? Add extra sriracha or chili flakes.
🍣 Fun Variations
California Roll Sushi Bake
Use crab, cucumber, and avocado.
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Use cooked salmon + extra sriracha.
Veggie Sushi Bake
Use tofu or just veggies like cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
Honey-Soy Version
Add ½ teaspoon honey for a sweet-savory twist.
⏱️ Why This Sushi Bake Is So Fast
Uses cooked fish or imitation crab
No rolling required
Bakes in just 10 minutes
Prep takes 5 minutes max
Perfect for busy days or quick lunches.