Salmon Sushi Bake Flatbread (Printable version)

Crispy flatbread topped with creamy salmon mixture, melted cheese, fresh veggies, and spicy mayo drizzle

# What you'll need:

→ Flatbread Base

01 - 2 large flatbreads (naan or pre-baked pizza base)

→ Sushi Bake Salmon Mixture

02 - 8.8 oz cooked salmon, flaked (or canned, drained)
03 - 1 cup cooked sushi rice, cooled
04 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Japanese/Kewpie)
05 - 1 tbsp cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 tsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
08 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
09 - 1 scallion, thinly sliced
10 - 1 tsp sesame seeds

→ Flatbread Assembly

11 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 1/4 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced
14 - 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips

→ Spicy Drizzle

15 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
16 - 1-2 tsp sriracha (adjust for heat)
17 - 1/2 tsp lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine flaked salmon, sushi rice, mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. Mix until fully combined. Stir in scallion and sesame seeds.
03 - Place flatbreads on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly spread the salmon sushi mixture over each flatbread.
04 - Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the salmon mixture.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are slightly golden.
06 - While flatbreads bake, mix together mayo, sriracha, and lime juice for the spicy drizzle.
07 - Remove flatbreads from the oven. Top with cucumber, avocado, and nori strips.
08 - Drizzle the spicy sauce over the top. Slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the comfort of melted cheese meeting the fresh punch of sushi toppings
  • You get restaurant vibes with about ten minutes of actual effort
  • The spicy drizzle ties everything together like a food hug
02 -
  • Hot rice will melt your cheese too fast and make soggy flatbread
  • Letting it rest for two minutes after baking makes slicing so much cleaner
  • The nori goes soggy fast so add it right before serving
03 -
  • Sprinkle furikake over the cheese before baking for extra savory punch
  • Use smoked salmon if you want a more intense fish flavor
  • Gluten-free flatbread and tamari make this completely gluten-free