Description
A delicious twist on traditional sushi using baked salmon, sushi rice, and a creamy spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets, skinless and boneless
- 2 cups sushi rice (cooked according to package instructions)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ cup mayonnaise (preferably Japanese Kewpie mayo)
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon furikake seasoning (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon nori strips (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper, then bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- While the salmon is baking, cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl. While it’s still warm, stir in the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let the rice cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Flake the cooled salmon into bite-sized pieces and gently mix it with the cooked sushi rice in a baking dish (around 9×9 inches). Spread the salmon-rice mixture evenly. Spoon the creamy sauce mixture on top and spread it out evenly to cover the salmon and rice.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Remove the dish from the oven. Garnish with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and nori strips (if using). Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your spice preference.
- Furikake seasoning adds an additional flavor profile, but it is optional.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sushi Salmon Bake, salmon sushi, baked sushi, Japanese cuisine