Description
Spicy salmon sushi bake delivers pure comfort in a single pan, bringing restaurant-quality flavors straight to your dinner table. Creamy, flaky salmon mixed with zesty seasonings melts perfectly over crisp rice, creating an irresistible meal that feels like a culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 pound fresh salmon
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Garnish and Accompaniments:
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ cup green onions
- ½ cup cucumber
- ¼ cup nori sheets
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups sushi rice under cold water until the liquid runs clear. Drain thoroughly to remove excess starch.
- Cook rice in 2 ½ cups water using a rice cooker or stovetop method at medium heat for 18-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Whisk ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until dissolved.
- Fold the vinegar mixture into your hot rice. Spread rice on a flat surface to cool and absorb seasoning.
- Dice 1 pound salmon into small, uniform ½-inch cubes using a sharp knife.
- Mix ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sriracha, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold salmon pieces into the spicy sauce, ensuring each piece gets coated evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F with the rack in the middle position.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with cooking spray or butter.
- Press the seasoned rice into the baking dish, creating a compact, even layer about 1-inch thick.
- Spread the spicy salmon mixture across the rice surface, covering completely.
- Bake at 375°F for 22-25 minutes until the top turns golden and salmon reaches 145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set the layers.
- Sprinkle ½ cup chopped green onions, ½ cup diced cucumber, and ¼ cup nori strips on top.
- Serve immediately with soy sauce on the side for drizzling or dipping.
Notes
- Use sushi-grade salmon for the safest and freshest flavor, ensuring high-quality fish that’s ideal for raw or lightly cooked preparations.
- Let the rice cool slightly before spreading to prevent it from becoming mushy and maintain the perfect texture for your sushi bake.
- Check the salmon’s doneness by ensuring it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and looks opaque throughout the dish.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and reduce the sriracha to control spice and calories while keeping the dish flavorful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg