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Overhead view of a freshly baked salmon aburi sushi bake in a square pan with golden cheese on top.

Salmon Aburi Sushi Bake with Yuzu Avocado Cream

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A rich and flavorful salmon aburi sushi bake layered with seasoned sushi rice, tender salmon mixed with yuzu mayo, and melted cheese. Finished with a bright yuzu avocado cream for balance, this easy, crowd-pleasing dish delivers the flavor of sushi without the rolling. Perfect for parties, weeknight dinners, or sharing with friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 197
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon furikake
  • Chopped shiso optional
  • 8 ounces fresh salmon sushi-grade
  • 2 tablespoons kewpie mayo
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yuzu juice
  • Pinch of sugar
  • Sriracha optional
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon yuzu juice
  • 1 teaspoon kewpie mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • Wasabi optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Parmesan or cheddar optional
  • Roasted nori sheets cucumber slices, pickled ginger

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Season and press the rice into a baking dish.
  2. Mix salmon with yuzu mayo sauce and spread over rice.
  3. Add cheese and extra mayo.
  4. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes.
  5. Torch or broil the top for 1–2 minutes until golden and slightly charred.
  6. Blend avocado cream and pipe on top.
  7. Garnish and serve with nori sheets and sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 115IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

  • Lemon or lime juice can be substituted for yuzu.
  • Watch the broiler closely to avoid burning.
  • For extra flavor, sprinkle more furikake or drizzle eel sauce.
  • Smooth avocado cream is best for piping.

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