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Delicious Salmon Sushi Bake

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This Salmon Sushi Bake is a comforting, deconstructed sushi roll in casserole form. Loaded with creamy, spicy salmon and seasoned rice, it’s easy, crowd-pleasing, and packed with bold umami flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 4 cups cooked sushi rice (short-grain preferred)
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayonnaise (Kewpie recommended)
  • 1/4 cup sriracha (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for rice)
  • 1/2 cup furikake, divided
  • Optional: 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • For Serving: roasted seaweed sheets (nori), sliced avocado, thinly sliced cucumber, extra sriracha mayo, sesame seeds, sliced green onions, soy sauce or tamari

Instructions

  1. Cook short-grain rice according to package or rice cooker directions.
  2. While rice is hot, gently transfer to a non-metallic bowl. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and warm until dissolved. Pour over rice and fold gently to mix. Let cool to warm or room temp.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat salmon dry, season lightly, and bake for 12–15 mins or pan-sear until cooked through. Flake with forks and remove skin/bones.
  4. Mix flaked salmon with Japanese mayo, sriracha, and optional cream cheese until creamy but textured.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread rice evenly in bottom and press down gently. Sprinkle half the furikake over rice.
  6. Spread salmon mixture evenly over rice. Sprinkle remaining furikake on top.
  7. Bake 15–20 mins until hot and lightly golden. Broil 1–2 mins for a browned top, if desired. Rest 5 mins before serving.
  8. Drizzle with extra sriracha mayo. Garnish with avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with nori sheets and soy sauce on the side.

Notes

Make it gluten-free by using tamari and checking furikake and sauces. Use leftover salmon or try with crab, shrimp, or tuna. Short-grain sushi rice is ideal for texture and binding.

Find it online: https://kierasrecipes.com/salmon-sushi-bake-recipe/