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close up shot of finished baked sushi bake in baking dish with drizzle of mayo, sesame seeds and scallions on top

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

This easy-to-make Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a delicious and viral, fan-favorite recipe filled with umami-packed flavors that's perfect for sharing. Think of it as a sushi bowl but made into an easy to serve casserole for a crowd.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients
  

For The Rice
  • 2 cups dry sushi rice
  • 2 cups water
For the Salmon
  • 1 1/2 lb salmon fillet
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
For The Filling
  • 1/2 lb cooked shrimp
  • 1/2 cup Japanese mayo
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
For The Topping
  • Japanese mayo
  • sriracha
  • lime juice
  • Green onion
  • Black sesame seeds
To Serve
  • Roasted seaweed
  • English cucumber
  • Avocado slices

Method
 

  1. Start off by making the sushi rice first. To clean the rice, add into a fine-mesh sieve. Then run it under cold water for about 1 minute making sure to mix the rice around with a spoon.
  2. Then place in a rice cooker add the water and turn it on. If you don’t have a rice cooker you can use a pot as well. Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a rimmed baking sheet. Pour 1/4 cup rice vinegar over the rice and fold it in. You want to use a rice paddle to do this. Make sure to be gentle with the rice and not mash it up. Then set that aside and let it cool.
  3. Now season the salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes. Bake time may vary depending on the thickness of your salmon.
  5. Once the salmon is cooled down, add it to a large bowl along with the chopped shrimp, japanese mayo, softened cream cheese, sriracha and soy sauce.
  6. Mix everything together well.
  7. Now evenly spread and lightly compress the cooled sushi rice into a 9x13 baking dish.
  8. Then spread the spicy salmon mixture over the rice and broil for 4 minutes in the oven.
  9. Once the salmon sushi bake is done, drizzle some Japanese mayo and sriracha on top. Then garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with Roasted seaweed, cucumber, and avocado.

Notes

Storage:
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350° until warmed through.
Tips:
  • Make this sushi bake ahead of time for an easy meal. Assemble all of the layers, cool, then cover and store in the fridge until you're ready to bake. You may need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time to make sure it's heated all the way through.