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Easy Sushi Bake Recipe

Easy Sushi Bake Recipe
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5 from 21 reviews

This Easy Sushi Bake is a delicious and simple dish that combines flavorful sushi rice with a spicy seafood topping, perfect for a comforting family dinner or a fun gathering. Featuring imitation crab, tempura shrimp, Japanese mayonnaise, and a blend of sauces and seasonings, it delivers the classic sushi taste in a convenient baked casserole form.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 2 cups dry Calrose Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar (Marukan)

Seafood Mixture

  • 16 oz imitation crab, chopped into small pieces
  • 10 cooked tempura shrimp, chopped (premade from Costco recommended)
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha

Toppings & Garnishes

  • 3 Tbsp furikake
  • 1/2 cup spicy mayo
  • 1–2 Tbsp additional furikake
  • 1/4 cup Unagi sauce
  • Optional: chopped cucumber
  • Optional: chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Clean the rice: Place the dry Calrose Sushi Rice into a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water for about one minute, stirring with a spoon to ensure thorough cleaning and to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook the rice: Transfer the rinsed rice to a rice cooker, add 2 cups of water, and cook according to your rice cooker’s instructions. Once done, transfer the cooked rice to a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Season the rice: Pour 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar evenly over the hot rice. Using a rice paddle, gently fold the vinegar into the rice without mashing to keep the grains intact. Allow the rice to cool.
  4. Prepare the crab mixture: In a bowl, combine the chopped imitation crab, chopped tempura shrimp, Japanese mayonnaise, softened cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Assemble the sushi bake base: Evenly spread and gently compress the cooled sushi rice into the rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of furikake evenly over the rice layer.
  6. Add the seafood topping: Spread the spicy crab mixture evenly over the seasoned rice and furikake layer.
  7. Bake the sushi: Place the baking sheet under a broiler and broil for approximately 4 minutes, or until the topping is slightly browned and heated through.
  8. Finish and garnish: Remove the sushi bake from the oven. Drizzle the spicy mayonnaise and Unagi sauce generously on top. Optionally, sprinkle extra furikake and garnish with chopped cucumber and green onions for added freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Use Calrose sushi rice for the best sticky texture essential to sushi dishes.
  • When folding the vinegar into rice, be gentle to avoid crushing the grains.
  • Adjust sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
  • Tempura shrimp can be substituted with any cooked shrimp if unavailable.
  • Unagi sauce adds a sweet and savory finish; substitute with teriyaki sauce if needed.
  • Optional garnishes like cucumber and green onions enhance freshness and presentation.
  • For best results, serve immediately after broiling to enjoy the warm, melty topping.

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