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Delicious Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake served in a white dish

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

This spicy salmon sushi bake combines the essential flavors of sushi into a cozy, spoonable casserole that's perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a quick weeknight lunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice (uncooked) Short-grain rice for the right sticky texture.
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skinless and diced Sushi-grade is fine, but we bake it here.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Japanese mayo (Kewpie) gives extra creaminess and tang.
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust for heat.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup green onions, chopped Plus extra for garnish.
For Garnish
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into small strips
  • Tobiko Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Combine rice and 2.5 cups water in a rice cooker or saucepan. Cook according to rice cooker directions or bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Let rest off heat for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, stir rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
  4. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture so the grains stay separate but glossy.
  5. Spread the seasoned rice in an even layer across the bottom of a 9x13-inch (or similar) baking dish. Let the rice cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
Mixing the Salmon Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Mix until evenly coated. Taste and adjust Sriracha for spiciness.
Baking
  1. Spoon or spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish and smooth the top gently.
  2. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the top shows light golden spots. If you want a more browned top, switch to broil for the final 1 to 2 minutes while watching closely.
  3. Remove from oven and rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if using. Scoop and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Keep leftovers fresh by refrigerating in an airtight container for up to 48 hours. This dish can be frozen in portions for up to 1 month.

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