Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe is creamy, spicy and full of delicious sushi flavor. It combines salmon, rice, spicy sauce and seafood seasoning in one comforting dish.
Ingredients
For the Rice Layer
- 3 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Mixture
- 1 pound cooked salmon
- ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Toppings
- 1 sheet nori cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 avocado sliced
- Extra sriracha drizzle
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Rice
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly before seasoning with vinegar, sugar and salt mixture.
Season the Rice
- Mix rice vinegar, sugar and salt together. Fold gently into warm sushi rice until evenly coated and flavorful.
Spread the Rice
- Press seasoned sushi rice evenly into a greased baking dish. Use a spoon to flatten the surface smoothly.
Prepare the Salmon
- Flake cooked salmon into small pieces using a fork. Remove any skin or bones before mixing ingredients together.
Make the Spicy Mixture
- Add mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic powder and green onions into the salmon. Mix until creamy and smooth.
Spread the Salmon
- Spoon the salmon mixture over the rice layer. Spread evenly so every bite has balanced flavor and texture.
Preheat the Oven
- Set the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow the oven to heat fully before baking the sushi casserole.
Bake the Dish
- Place the baking dish inside the oven. Bake for about fifteen minutes until hot and lightly golden on top.
Add Extra Sauce
- Drizzle extra sriracha over the baked sushi casserole. This adds extra spice and beautiful presentation before serving warm.
Add Toppings
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top. Add avocado slices and nori strips for fresh sushi flavor.
Let It Cool Slightly
- Allow the sushi bake to rest for five minutes. This helps the layers stay together while serving each portion.
Serve and Enjoy
- Scoop portions onto plates or nori sheets. Enjoy warm for the best creamy and spicy sushi experience.
Notes
- Use imitation crab with salmon for extra seafood flavor.
- Add cream cheese for richer texture.
- Use spicy tuna instead of salmon.
- Top with crispy fried onions for crunch.
- Add cucumber for fresh flavor.
- Use brown rice for healthier option.
- Drizzle eel sauce for sweet balance.
- Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.