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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

  • Author: Chef Akira Tanaka

Description

A deconstructed sushi casserole with layers of seasoned rice, spicy salmon, and creamy toppings, baked to perfection for an easy yet impressive dish.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • For Sushi Rice:
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • For Spicy Salmon:
  • 1 lb fresh salmon, diced
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • For Toppings:
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tbsp tobiko (flying fish roe)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 nori sheet, shredded

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. 1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water in rice cooker or pot.
  2. 2. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into warm rice and let cool.
  3. 3. Combine salmon with mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
  4. 4. Press rice into greased 9×9 baking dish. Layer spicy salmon mixture on top.
  5. 5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until salmon is just cooked.
  6. 6. Drizzle with Japanese mayo, then top with green onions, tobiko, sesame seeds, and nori.
  7. 7. Serve warm with soy sauce and extra sriracha on the side.

Notes

For best results, use sushi-grade salmon. Leftovers keep refrigerated for 2 days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.