Alaskan Salmon & Crab Sushi Bake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A comforting baked casserole featuring flaky salmon, sweet imitation crab, seasoned sushi rice, and a golden wasabi-infused crust. This Asian recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Alaska king salmon, imitation crab meat, sushi rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, cooked and flaked Alaska king salmon
• 1/2 cup, shredded imitation crab meat
• 2 cups, cooked and cooled sushi rice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp wasabi paste
• 1/4 cup shredded nori
• 1/2 cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine 12 oz flaked salmon, 1/2 cup shredded imitation crab, 2 cups cooled sushi rice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp wasabi paste, 1/4 cup shredded nori, and 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Mix until evenly distributed.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves, then set aside as glaze.
3. Step 3: Transfer salmon-crab mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Drizzle glaze over the top, then sprinkle 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs evenly across the surface.
4. Step 4: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until breadcrumbs are golden brown and casserole is bubbling around the edges.