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Salmon and Imitation Crab Rice Bake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A delicious baked dish featuring layers of crab and salmon over seasoned rice.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 10 ounces imitation crab meat (chopped)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (Kewpie mayo is amazing here)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • ½ cup green onions (chopped, divided)
  • 3 salmon fillets (about 56 ounces each, cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons Spicy Mayo (Yum Yum Sauce)
  • Sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Add the cooked white rice to an 8×8 baking dish (a round casserole dish works too). Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce until fully combined. Press the rice into an even, flat layer.
  3. Sprinkle a layer of chopped green onions over the rice.
  4. In a bowl, mix together the chopped imitation crab, cream cheese, mayo, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, sriracha, and a handful of chopped green onions. Mix until creamy and well combined. Spoon the mixture evenly over the rice layer and gently spread it out. Top with another sprinkle of green onions.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the cubed salmon with olive oil, sesame oil, salt and pepper, and Yum-yum sauce. Mix until the salmon is fully coated.
  6. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the crab layer. Finish with more green onions and sesame seeds, if using.
  7. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 15–18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily.

Notes

  • Any vinegar works as a substitution for rice vinegar.
  • For a creative touch, add additional green onions on top before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg