Salmon Sushi Bake Creamy Savory (Printable View)

Baked salmon with sushi rice, cream cheese, and crunchy panko for a flavorful, satisfying dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Sushi Rice Base

01 - 2 cups sushi rice
02 - 2 1/2 cups water
03 - 1/4 cup rice vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Salmon Topping

06 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked or canned
08 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
10 - 1/4 cup green onions, chopped

→ Assembly

11 - 2 sheets nori, cut into small pieces
12 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
13 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until water is absorbed.
03 - In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir vinegar mixture into cooked rice and let cool completely.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine softened cream cheese, flaked salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha if using, and chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
05 - Spread cooled sushi rice evenly in the base of a baking dish. Layer salmon mixture over the rice. Sprinkle cut nori pieces and panko breadcrumbs on top.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Remove from oven, garnish with sesame seeds, and let cool slightly before serving.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Let the sushi rice cool to room temperature before assembly to prevent the cream cheese from melting.