why make this recipe
This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe is quick and full of flavor. It uses simple ingredients and cooks in one dish. It works well for family meals, parties, or a weeknight dinner. If you want a sweet finish after this meal, try a simple dessert like no-bake mango cheesecake.
introduction
This dish mixes cooked sushi rice and spicy salmon in a baking dish. It bakes until the top is slightly golden. You can serve it warm with nori or spoon it over salad. It feels like sushi but is easy to make at home.
how to make Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Follow the steps below. Use fresh salmon and taste the mix before baking to set spice level. Make sure rice cools a little before you add the salmon layer.
Ingredients :
- 2 cups sushi rice (uncooked)
- 2.5 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skinless and diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small strips)
- to taste tobiko (optional for garnish)
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions, typically rinsing it under cold water, then combining it with water in a rice cooker or pot, and cooking until tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
- Spread the rice evenly at the bottom of the baking dish and let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, mix the diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and green onions until well combined. Adjust the spiciness to your preference.
- Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with additional green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if desired.
- Serve warm, scooping out the bake with a spoon, and enjoy!
For a sweet snack after this meal, you might like a bite of no-bake brownie balls.
how to serve Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Scoop the bake into bowls or serve on plates. Add nori strips on top for crunch. Garnish with extra green onions and tobiko if you use it. Serve with soy sauce or pickled ginger if you like. You can also serve it with light cookies for later, such as banana pudding cookies.
how to store Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Cool the bake to room temperature first. Put it in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes or until warm. Do not freeze cooked sushi bake; texture will change.
tips to make Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
- Use fresh salmon and dice it small for even cooking.
- Adjust Sriracha to match your heat comfort.
- Let rice cool a bit before adding the salmon mix so the mayo does not melt too fast.
- Press rice gently into the dish to make an even base.
- Use a metal or glass baking dish for even heat.
variation (if any)
- Make a California-style version: add imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber to the top.
- Make it milder: use less Sriracha or use sweet chili sauce.
- Make it creamy: add more mayonnaise or a little cream cheese to the salmon mix.
FAQs
Q: Can I use frozen salmon?
A: Yes. Thaw it fully and pat dry before dicing. Do not use if it smells bad.
Q: Can I make this without rice?
A: You can serve the salmon mix over salad or cooked quinoa, but it will not feel like sushi.
Q: Is it safe to bake raw salmon in this dish?
A: Yes. Baking at 375°F for 25-30 minutes cooks the salmon through. Make sure it reaches a safe internal temperature.
Q: Can I prepare parts ahead?
A: Yes. Cook the rice and store in fridge. Mix salmon shortly before baking and assemble when ready.
Conclusion
For a clear step-by-step guide that matches this style, see How to Make Salmon Sushi Bake – FeedMi Recipes.
If you want another spicy version with notes and photos, check Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake – The Food Blog.
For a simple take with creamy spicy mayo tips, read Easy Salmon Sushi Bake with Creamy Spicy Mayo | What Great Grandma Ate.
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe
Ingredients
For the sushi rice
- 2 cups sushi rice (uncooked)
- 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) Use fresh salmon for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce Adjust to taste for spice level.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup green onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into small strips)
- to taste tobiko (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently fold in the vinegar mixture.
- Spread the rice evenly at the bottom of the baking dish and let it cool slightly.
Cooking
- In another bowl, mix the diced salmon, mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and green onions until well combined.
- Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
Serving
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with additional green onions, nori strips, and tobiko if desired.
- Serve warm, scooping out the bake with a spoon.
