Sushi Bake Recipe

This twist on traditional sushi prepares warm creamy casserole from savory ingredients as an entertaining and easy-to-prepare dish. Sushi Bake Recipe has risen in popularity because people love its simple preparation along with its delicious taste and it works well for parties and potlucks or evening meals at home.

Most likely from TikTok I witnessed others make the lazy approach to sushi because I had no clue how this idea began. I saw the food appear so appetizing that I immediately decided to create my personal version of this dish. This method serves as a simple homemade sushi alternative that takes the components from a California Roll and transforms them into a casserole dish.

If you enjoy Japanese-inspired dishes, you might also love Japanese Golden Curry, a rich and comforting curry packed with bold flavors and served over rice.

📌 What is Sushi Bake?

A casserole dish contains Sushi Bake which replaces rolled sushi with its individual components. The artful combination of sushi rice transitions from traditional seaweed rolling to a casserole layering with creamed seafood and crunchy bits before serving with nori sheets for serving. The result? A warm, comforting dish with all the flavors of sushi but without the hassle of rolling.

⏱ Prep & Cooking Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4-6

🛒 Ingredients for Sushi Bake

For the Sushi Rice:

• 3 cups cooked sushi rice
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt

Creamy Seafood Topping:

• 1 cup imitation crab (kani), shredded
• ½ cup cooked shrimp or salmon, flaked
• ½ cup cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie brand recommended)
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

For the Toppings & Garnish:

• 2 tablespoons furikake (Japanese rice seasoning)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon togarashi (Japanese chili powder, optional)
• 1 pack of nori (seaweed sheets) for serving

👩‍🍳 How to Make Sushi Bake

1: Prepare the Sushi Rice
Prepare sushi rice by boiling it with instructions on the packaging.
Heat some rice until it reaches around 140 degrees Fahrenheit and add the solution of rice vinegar sugar and salt to achieve a homogeneous mixture before applying it to the rice.
Use gentle mixing motions to combine everything after which distribute the mixture evenly into the baking dish.

2: Make the Creamy Seafood Mixture

A bowl contains the mixture of kani and cooked shrimp/salmon with cream cheese and Japanese mayo and Sriracha along with soy sauce.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until the entire consistency becomes smooth and thick.

3: Assemble & Bake
Use a spatula to distribute the seafood mixture with cream spread evenly on the sushi rice surface.
Replenish extra flavor through generous application of furikake on top.
Bake the dish at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes so the mixture turns slightly gold and surfaces bubble.

4: Garnish & Serve
Place the baked sushi into the oven for its final stage of preparation and garnish it with sesame seeds, green onions, and togarashi.
Warm the dish by serving it with nori sheets while you enjoy each bite by placing the rice mixture into seaweed sheets.

🔥 Tips for the Best Sushi Bake

• Japanese Mayonnaise specifically Kewpie gives your Poké bowl superior umami richness when compared to traditional mayonnaise.
• Baking only until the seafood mixture turns warm with a slight golden color will maintain its creamy texture.
• Your burger can reach new tastes with avocado and tuna alongside scallops and tobiko fish roe which give your meal extra texture and flavor.

🍣 Final Thoughts

Sushi Bake presents all sushi elements arranged in a warm casserole dish which people can share in a simple recipe. This recipe will earn praise regardless of whether you organize a celebration or seek sushi in a unique preparation.