Description
This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a fun and delicious alternative to traditional sushi rolls. With all the flavors of sushi in a casserole form, it's perfect for easy sharing at gatherings or family dinners. The combination of spicy salmon, creamy mayo, and seasoned rice makes for a savory, satisfying dish that's sure to impress!
Ingredients
- For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Salmon Mixture:
- 8 oz salmon fillets (2 portions)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed or tamari)
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (Kewpie or regular)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce or sambal oelek
- ½ cup furikake seasoning
- For the Toppings:
- 1 avocado, sliced or cubed
- ½ cucumber, sliced or cubed
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Nori seaweed sheets, for serving
- Additional Kewpie mayo for drizzling
- Unagi sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sushi Rice
- Rinse the sushi rice thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve.
- Cook the rinsed rice according to the package instructions, usually around 20 minutes.
- Once cooked, gently stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until the rice is evenly seasoned. Spread the rice evenly over the bottom of a 9-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix together furikake seasoning, soy sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sriracha sauce until smooth.
- Bake the salmon fillets at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes or until cooked through. Flake the salmon into small pieces and combine it with the mayo mixture. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the prepared sushi rice in the casserole dish.
- Bake the Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the casserole for 10 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
- Add Toppings
- After baking, top the dish with sliced avocado, cucumber, and green onions.
- Drizzle with extra Kewpie mayo and unagi sauce if desired.
- Serve with nori sheets on the side for scooping
Notes
- This dish can be served warm with nori sheets to scoop the bake or enjoyed with a spoon.
- You can also make it ahead of time and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of the casserole)
- Calories: 347 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
