Description
This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a cozy, creamy, spicy twist on classic sushi—easy to make, customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or sharing with friends. Made with flaky salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and a spicy mayo topping, it delivers all the bold flavors of your favorite sushi roll in warm, comforting casserole form.
Ingredients
For the Rice Layer
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2 cups cooked sushi rice
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
For the Spicy Salmon Mixture
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12 oz cooked salmon (fresh, leftover, or canned)
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⅓ cup Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
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1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to heat level)
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon lime juice (optional, for brightness)
For Assembly
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2 tablespoons furikake
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Extra spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha) for drizzling
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Thinly sliced green onions
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Roasted nori sheets for serving
Instructions
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Prepare the Rice
In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into warm cooked rice until evenly seasoned. -
Press the Rice Layer
Spread the seasoned rice into the bottom of a baking dish and press gently to create an even layer. -
Make the Spicy Salmon Mixture
Flake the cooked salmon, then mix it with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, and optional lime juice. -
Assemble the Sushi Bake
Sprinkle furikake over the rice layer, then spread the spicy salmon mixture on top. Drizzle with spicy mayo. -
Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, then broil for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden and bubbling. -
Serve
Garnish with green onions. Scoop onto roasted nori sheets and enjoy warm.
Notes
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Adjust the heat: Add more or less sriracha depending on your spice preference.
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Budget-friendly option: Canned salmon works great—just drain well and add a squeeze of lemon.
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Rice alternatives: Jasmine rice works in a pinch but will be less sticky than sushi rice.
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Make it lighter: Replace part of the mayo with Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: Moderate (varies with soy sauce + furikake)
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: Moderate (from salmon + mayo)