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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake: Easy Dinner Recipe for Busy Nights

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

A creamy, spicy, crowd-pleasing sushi bake layered with seasoned sushi rice and tender salmon. Perfect for weeknights or parties!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups sushi rice, uncooked
  • 2.5 cups water
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 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
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
  • tobiko, to taste (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water in a rice cooker or pot according to package instructions.
  3. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into the freshly cooked rice.
  4. Spread seasoned rice evenly in the bottom of a baking dish and let it cool slightly.
  5. In another bowl, combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix well.
  6. Spread the salmon mixture over the rice in an even layer.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until salmon is cooked through and the top is lightly golden.
  8. Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Garnish with extra green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if desired.
  9. Serve warm and scoop to enjoy!

Notes

Serve with seaweed snacks to make hand-held bites. Add cream cheese for a richer, creamier version!