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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

400kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes
This easy spicy salmon sushi bake combines cooked sushi rice with a creamy, spicy salmon topping, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Servings 6 servings
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

For the Sushi Base
  • 2 cups sushi rice (uncooked) Rinse sushi rice before cooking.
  • 2.5 cups water Use for cooking the rice.
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Topping
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skinless and diced) Use sushi-grade salmon for best taste.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Combine with other ingredients for topping.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 sheet nori (cut into small strips) For garnish.
  • to taste tobiko Optional for garnish.

Method

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir until dissolved.
  4. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
  5. Spread the rice evenly at the bottom of the baking dish and let it cool slightly.
Making the Salmon Mixture
  1. In another bowl, mix the diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and green onions until well combined.
  2. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
Baking
  1. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
  3. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  4. Garnish with additional green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if desired.
  5. Serve warm, scooping out the bake with a spoon.

Nutrition

Serving1gCalories400kcalCarbohydrates50gProtein20gFat15gSaturated Fat3gSodium600mgFiber2gSugar4g

Notes

For best taste, use fresh, sushi-grade salmon and pat it dry. Adjust spiciness in the mayo mixture to your taste. The rice should be pressed evenly in the dish for the bake to hold shape.

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