Description
Make a simple, shareable sushi bake casserole using imitation crab, seasoned rice, and spicy mayo. This deconstructed sushi recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Nori sheets, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour this mixture over the warm sushi rice and mix gently until combined. Spread the seasoned rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate medium bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lemon juice. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and creamy.
- Spread the crab mixture evenly over the layer of seasoned rice.
- If using, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the crab layer.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the topping is hot and lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the top evenly with furikake seasoning and toasted sesame seeds.
- Let the sushi bake cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with nori sheets for scooping.
Notes
- For a salmon variation, substitute the imitation crab with 8 ounces of cooked, flaked salmon.
- Adjust the Sriracha amount to control the spice level of the creamy topping.
- You can add a layer of thinly sliced avocado over the rice before adding the crab mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 55