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Homemade sushi bake in a glass dish topped with furikake, avocado, and cucumber — creamy, baked layers of rice, crab, and sriracha mayo.

Easy Sushi Bake Recipe

A simple, crowd-pleasing sushi bake recipe featuring seasoned sushi rice layered with creamy mayo, your choice of protein like crab, tuna, or salmon, and baked to perfection. This deconstructed sushi dish delivers all the flavors of sushi without the rolling — perfect for parties, family dinners, or meal prep.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino Fusion, Japanese
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • 1 9x9-inch baking dish Ideal size for family portions
  • 1 Oven thermometer For precise baking temperature
  • 1 Spatula To spread mayo and rice layers evenly
  • 1 Sharp knife For clean, neat serving squares
  • 1 Small mixing bowls Helps organize ingredients by layer

Ingredients

Core Sushi Rice Base

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice Seasoned with vinegar, salt & sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Japanese mayo Mix with rice for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha mayo Adjust for spice level
  • 1 teaspoon furikake seasoning Adds flavor and crunch
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds Optional garnish
  • 1 sheet nori Cut into strips (optional)

Protein Options (Choose One)

  • 8 oz imitation crab Shredded for crab sushi bake
  • 8 oz fresh or cooked salmon Flaked
  • 8 oz sushi-grade tuna For spicy tuna sushi bake
  • 6 oz cooked shrimp Combine with crab for variety

Creamy Layer

  • 4 oz cream cheese Optional for creamy version
  • 2 tablespoon Japanese mayo For smooth texture
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha Adjust to spice level

Toppings

  • 1 cucumber Thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado Sliced fresh
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds For garnish
  • 1 tablespoon furikake For added crunch
  • 2 tablespoon green onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger Optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spread sushi rice evenly into baking dish and press gently.
  • Mix Japanese mayo and sriracha mayo; spread over rice layer.
  • Combine protein with mayo and sriracha; layer on top of rice.
  • Add cream cheese dollops for creamy texture.
  • Sprinkle furikake and sesame seeds; bake 10–15 minutes.
  • Let rest for 2–3 minutes before slicing.
  • Add toppings like avocado, cucumber, and drizzle of mayo. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.2mg