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Sushi Bake

Crispy sushi rice layered with spicy mayo, imitation crab, avocado, and nori, then baked until golden. All the sushi flavors in an easy sheet-pan format—no rolling required.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
9g
Sushi Bake
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked sushi rice, packed
  • ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 8 oz imitation crab, shredded
  • 1 whole avocado, sliced
  • 3 sheets nori sheets, torn into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds (black, white, or mixed)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 9x13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Stir together mayo and sriracha in a small bowl until uniform and orange-tinted.

  3. 3

    Spread cooked sushi rice evenly across the sheet pan, pressing it down gently.

  4. 4

    Spread spicy mayo over rice in an even layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.

  5. 5

    Scatter shredded crab evenly over the mayo layer.

  6. 6

    Arrange avocado slices over the crab in rows or clusters.

  7. 7

    Bake until the edges of the rice turn golden brown and crispy, 10–12 minutes.

  8. 8

    Remove from oven. Sprinkle nori pieces and sesame seeds over the top while still hot.

  9. 9

    Let cool 2 minutes, then cut into 2-inch squares and serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9x13-inch sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • offset spatula or butter knife
  • oven

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