Description
Sushi bake brings the classic Japanese roll into a comforting casserole that delivers all the flavors you crave in an easy-to-share format. Creamy, layered with seasoned rice and tender fish, this crowd-pleasing dish turns your dinner table into a California-style sushi feast.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh salmon
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 1 avocado
- 1 sheet nori
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
Garnish and Serving:
- ¼ cup green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Soy sauce
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, ensuring perfect fluffy texture.
- While rice cooks, mix 2 tbsp rice vinegar with 1 tbsp sugar until dissolved. Fold this mixture into the warm rice, creating a glossy and slightly sweet base.
- Preheat your oven to 375F. Place 1 lb salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cook for 12 minutes until it easily flakes with a fork.
- Shred the cooked salmon into small pieces using two forks. Blend ½ cup Japanese mayonnaise with 2 tbsp sriracha sauce, creating a creamy, spicy coating for your salmon.
- Spread the warm rice evenly in a 9×9-inch baking dish, pressing it down gently to create a compact layer.
- Distribute the spicy salmon mixture over the rice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Return the dish to the 375F oven and bake for 18 minutes until the top develops a light golden crust.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 3 minutes to set the layers.
- Slice 1 avocado and arrange on top. Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped green onions over the surface.
- Cut 1 nori sheet into thin strips and scatter across the dish. Dust with sesame seeds for a final touch.
- Serve warm with a small dish of soy sauce on the side for drizzling.
Notes
- Salmon quality matters most, so choose fresh, sushi-grade fish for the best flavor and safety.
- Adjust the spicy level by adding more or less sriracha according to your heat tolerance.
- Use a rice cooker for perfectly consistent sushi rice texture, which makes a big difference in the final dish.
- Wrap warm sushi bake in nori sheets like a hand roll for a traditional sushi experience that lets everyone customize their bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-32 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg