Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a delicious and comforting twist on traditional sushi, featuring layers of seasoned sushi rice topped with a creamy, spicy salmon mixture baked to perfection. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for sushi lovers looking for a warm, shareable dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
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Rice Base
- 2 cups sushi rice, uncooked
- 2.5 cups water
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon Topping
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skinless and diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ cup green onions, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Garnish
- 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
- Tobiko (flying fish roe), optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sushi bake.
- Cook Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook it with 2.5 cups water in a rice cooker or pot until tender, following package instructions.
- Prepare Vinegar Mixture: In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- Season Rice: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Fold in the vinegar mixture carefully to season the rice evenly without mashing it.
- Assemble Rice Layer: Spread the seasoned rice evenly at the bottom of a baking dish and let it cool slightly to make layering easier.
- Mix Salmon Topping: In a separate bowl, combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Adjust the quantity of Sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Layer Salmon Over Rice: Evenly spread the salmon mixture over the prepared rice layer in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked and the top is slightly golden and bubbling.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with extra green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if using. Serve warm and scoop portions with a spoon to enjoy.
Notes
- Substitute salmon with cooked crab or shrimp for a different seafood flavor.
- Reduce Sriracha sauce for a milder spice level if preferred.
- Serve with soy sauce on the side for additional dipping flavor.
Keywords: Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake, Sushi Casserole, Baked Sushi, Spicy Seafood Bake, Japanese-Inspired Recipe
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