Description
This Salmon Sushi Bake is a delicious and easy-to-make twist on traditional sushi, featuring tender shredded salmon layered over seasoned sushi rice, baked to perfection, and served with nori sheets, avocado slices, and cucumber matchsticks. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
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Rice Base
- 1 ½ cups sushi rice (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons furikake rice seasoning
Salmon Mixture
- 2 pounds salmon (cooked)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- ¼ cup kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoon sriracha (or more for spicier)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 green onions (finely chopped, divided)
To Serve
- 4 packs nori sheets
- 2 small Persian cucumbers (cut into matchsticks)
- 1 large avocado (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Cook the Sushi Rice: Rinse 1 ½ cups of sushi rice thoroughly and cook it on low heat for 15 minutes. After cooking, let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes to steam. Fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside.
- Prepare the Salmon: While the rice cooks, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon fillet on top. Broil in the oven for 10-12 minutes, checking doneness at 10 minutes. For thicker salmon, add an extra 2 minutes. Alternatively, bake at 375°F for 15-17 minutes until cooked through.
- Shred the Salmon: Remove the cooked salmon from the oven, discard the skin, and use a fork to shred the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Salmon Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the shredded salmon with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and half of the chopped green onions. Mix thoroughly with a fork until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F to get ready for baking the assembled dish.
- Assemble the Sushi Bake: In a 9×11 baking dish, press the cooked sushi rice into an even layer on the bottom. Sprinkle the furikake rice seasoning evenly over the rice layer.
- Add the Salmon Layer: Spread the prepared salmon mixture evenly over the furikake-coated rice base in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes until the top is slightly golden and bubbling.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the sushi bake from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining green onions, and serve immediately. Offer alongside nori sheets, sliced avocado, and cucumber matchsticks for wrapping and topping. Enjoy your delicious salmon sushi bake!
Notes
- You can substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to suit your preferred spice level.
- For an extra crispy top, you can briefly broil the bake for 1-2 minutes at the end.
- Use leftover cooked salmon or fresh cooked salmon for convenience.
- This dish is best served immediately after baking to enjoy the contrast of textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American Fusion
Keywords: Salmon sushi bake, baked sushi, salmon recipe, easy dinner, sushi casserole, Japanese fusion, baked salmon dish
