Homemade Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
This Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is the ultimate deconstructed sushi experience that has taken the internet by storm for a reason. It features a base of seasoned, vinegared rice topped with a creamy, succulent layer of baked salmon that is infused with the perfect amount of sriracha heat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Salmon fillet cooked and flaked
- 3 cups Sushi rice cooked
- ¼ cup Rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp Sriracha adjust to taste
- 2 oz Cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup Furikake seasoning
- Garnish: Green onions sliced cucumber, unagi sauce, and roasted seaweed (nori) sheets
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold this into the warm, cooked sushi rice.
- Press the seasoned rice into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle half of the furikake over the rice.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flaked salmon, mayo, sriracha, and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the top is heated through and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with extra mayo and unagi sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining furikake and green onions.
- Serve warm with nori sheets and sliced cucumber on the side for wrapping.