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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

All the flavors of sushi in a warm, bubbly casserole. Creamy spicy salmon over seasoned sushi rice, perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
  • 12 oz cooked salmon about 2 fillets, flaked
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise preferably Kewpie
  • 3 tbsp sriracha sauce adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp green onions finely sliced, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp furikake seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
  • Roasted seaweed sheets for serving
  • Cucumber and avocado slices optional topping

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Spatula and spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, gently mix the warm cooked sushi rice with seasoned rice vinegar. Spread the rice evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle with half the furikake.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flaked salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, cream cheese, sesame oil, and green onions. Mix until creamy and well incorporated. Adjust sriracha for heat preference.
  4. Spread the spicy salmon mixture evenly over the sushi rice layer. Sprinkle with remaining furikake and mozzarella cheese if using.
  5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the top is bubbly and beginning to brown at the edges.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then top with extra green onions, avocado, and cucumber slices if desired. Serve warm with roasted seaweed sheets for scooping.
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Notes

If using raw salmon, bake or pan-sear until cooked through before flaking. Kewpie mayo adds authentic flavor. For gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and check furikake ingredients. Can assemble up to a day ahead and bake before serving.
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