In Japanese cuisine, sushi is vinegared rice, usually topped with other ingredients, including fish, various meats, and vegetables. Outside of Japan, sushi is sometimes misunderstood to mean the raw fish itself, or even any fresh raw-seafood dishes. In Japan, sliced raw fish alone is called sashimi and is distinct from sushi, as sashimi is the raw fish component, not the rice component.
With that being said I believe alot of people hear "sushi" and automatically think of raw fish. You can definately use crappie in sushi, but I would in no way (unless it was life or death) take the chance on eating raw freshwater fish. With all the pollution in the world, it is just not wise. I enjoy "sushi" and "sashimi" (only saltwater) and may have to try out crappie sushi one day. I would go with whiskers suggestion of steaming or smoking.
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