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Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe – Perfect Weeknight Meal

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Discover your new favorite weeknight meal with this Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake! It’s a deliciously easy way to enjoy all the flavors of sushi without the fuss of rolling.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds fresh salmon fillets
  • 2 cups sushi rice
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon non-alcohol mirin
  • ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup softened cream cheese
  • 2–4 tablespoons Sriracha
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Soy sauce for drizzling
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
  • Nori seaweed sheets for serving
  • Optional toppings: thinly sliced avocado, cucumber, masago, furikake, extra spicy mayo

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sushi Rice: Rinse 2 cups of sushi rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package directions, typically in a rice cooker or on the stovetop with 2 cups of water. Transfer the hot rice to a large, non-metallic bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon non-alcohol mirin until dissolved. Pour this seasoning over the hot rice and gently fold it in. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the rice cool slightly.
  2. Cook and Flake the Salmon: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin-side down. Drizzle with a tiny bit of soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and easily flaked. Let it cool slightly, then remove skin and bones. Flake the salmon into small pieces in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  3. Make the Spicy Salmon Mixture: To the flaked salmon, add ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise, ¼ cup softened cream cheese, 2-4 tablespoons Sriracha, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the salmon is evenly coated and creamy. Adjust seasoning or Sriracha as needed.
  4. Assemble the Sushi Bake: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Press the seasoned sushi rice evenly into the bottom of the dish. Spread the creamy spicy salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer. Optionally, drizzle extra Kewpie mayo and Sriracha over the top before baking.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Place the assembled sushi bake in the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Keep an eye on it to prevent over-browning.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Let the sushi bake cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions. Serve with crisp nori seaweed sheets for scooping.

Nutrition

Keywords: Avoid overcooking the salmon for the best texture. Rinse the sushi rice well and season properly for optimal flavor. Adjust the spice level of Sriracha to your preference.

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