Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Ingredients
For the Sushi Rice
- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Salmon Topping
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless, cooked and flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
For Assembly and Garnish
- 6 nori sheets, cut into small rectangles or strips
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon furikake, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Cook the sushi rice: Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min
- 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the sushi vinegar: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the sushi vinegar mixture over the hot rice and gently fold with a rice paddle or spatula until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Prepare the salmon: If your salmon is raw, bake it at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Flake the cooked salmon into a medium bowl.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Make the spicy salmon topping: To the flaked salmon, add the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sliced green onions. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Assemble the sushi bake: Press the seasoned sushi rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the spicy salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and heated through. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Remove from the oven. Garnish with sliced avocado, toasted sesame seeds, and furikake (if using). Serve immediately with nori sheets for wrapping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
For the Sushi Rice
- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed until water runs clear
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Salmon Topping
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skinless, cooked and flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha, or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
For Assembly and Garnish
- 6 nori sheets, cut into small rectangles or strips
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon furikake, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Cook the sushi rice: Combine the rinsed rice and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 25 min - 3
While the rice is cooking, prepare the sushi vinegar: In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once the rice has rested, transfer it to a large bowl. Pour the sushi vinegar mixture over the hot rice and gently fold with a rice paddle or spatula until well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Prepare the salmon: If your salmon is raw, bake it at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Flake the cooked salmon into a medium bowl.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Make the spicy salmon topping: To the flaked salmon, add the mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sliced green onions. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Assemble the sushi bake: Press the seasoned sushi rice evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the spicy salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and heated through. If desired, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness, watching carefully to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Remove from the oven. Garnish with sliced avocado, toasted sesame seeds, and furikake (if using). Serve immediately with nori sheets for wrapping.
⏱️ 2 min