- Use previously cooked or canned salmon to keep the method easy and food safe.
- Cool cooked rice promptly if preparing ahead and refrigerate within two hours.
Shareable steady fuelDinner · Japanese American
Sesame Salmon Sushi Bake
Warm seasoned rice layered with salmon, edamame, cucumber, and a creamy sesame topping for scoopable sushi night energy.
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35 minutesEasy difficulty39g protein
Why it fits
Salmon, rice, and edamame combine protein and carbohydrates in a shareable format that makes dinner feel doable.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 3 cups cooked short grain rice
- 12 oz cooked salmon
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cucumber, scallions, nori
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Season warm rice with rice vinegar and press into an 8-inch baking dish.
- 02
Mix flaked salmon, edamame, yogurt, mayonnaise, soy, and sesame oil; spread over rice.
- 03
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes and serve with cucumber, scallions, nori, and sesame.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use canned tuna or cooked shrimp instead of salmon.
- Mashed avocado can replace part of the creamy topping.
Refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat the bake thoroughly and add cucumber and nori after warming.
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Per serving, approximately
610 calories39g protein7g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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