Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

This salmon sushi bake recipe is a mouthwatering twist on traditional sushi, giving you the perfect blend of flavors and textures.

This scrumptious dish combines the best elements of sushi – perfectly seasoned rice, flavorful salmon, and creamy spicy mayo – to create a delectable baked casserole satisfying your sushi cravings instantly.

This amazing sushi bake is a deconstructed sushi roll transformed into a casserole. It's made with cooked salmon, sushi rice, and a mix of traditional sushi ingredients baked together in a dish.

This popular potluck dish is ideal for family dinners and gatherings, offering an exciting twist on regular sushi for you and your loved ones to enjoy.

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Easy to prepare: This Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe is simple and straightforward, making it perfect for beginners in the kitchen or those looking for a quick meal idea.
• Great for entertaining: The visually appealing presentation and combination of flavors make this dish perfect for dinner parties or family gatherings.
• Customizable: Feel free to add your favorite sushi ingredients, like avocado or cucumber, for an added layer of taste and texture.
• Saves money: By making this sushi bake at home, you can save on the cost of dining out at a sushi restaurant.

Ingredients

This recipe uses simple ingredients that you can find easily at your local grocery store. The recipe might sound fancy, but the ingredient list is anything but.

Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact quantities.

• Sushi rice: You're going to want to cook the sushi rice in advance. Check below for easy instructions for making it.
• Salmon: Choose your favorite type of salmon for baking. You can also use canned or leftover salmon and skip the steps for cooking the salmon.
• Hot chili oil: This can be homemade or store-bought. This ingredient is more about infusing some spicy flavors into the dish.
• Red pepper flakes: For more intense spicy flavors.
• Spices: We will be using ginger powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to add flavor to the sushi bake salmon.
• Veggies: We're using the classic cucumber and carrot which are typically used to add crunch to sushi as well as red onion and scallions.
• Cream cheese and mayo: Both add a nice tang, rich flavors, and creaminess to this sushi bake recipe.
• Sriracha: For a bit more heat.
• Nori sheets: A flat sheet of seaweed used to wrap sushi. In this recipe, it's baked in between the layers of sushi ingredients to form the casserole. You can find it in many large grocery stores in the international aisle or at an Asian market.
• Sesame oil and soy sauce: Adding more complex flavors to the dish.
• Garnish: You can use sesame seeds, red pickled ginger (Beni shoga), spicy mayo, and more Sriracha.

How to Cook Sushi Rice

You will most likely need to make sushi rice for your sushi bake. Here's the best method to use.

1. Measure the rice and rinse it with cold water to remove any excess starch.
2. For every cup of rice, add 1 ¼ cups of water. This ratio ensures that your rice will be perfectly cooked and sticky.
3. Place the rice and water in a pot or rice cooker.
4. Cook the rice over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender and the liquid has evaporated. If you're using a rice cooker, simply follow the manufacturer's instructions.
5. Spoon the cooked rice into a large bowl and fluff it with a fork to release steam.

Substitutions and Variations

• Protein: Swap out the salmon for other proteins like shrimp, kani (crab stick), or edamame.
• Vegetables: Add cucumber, avocado, carrots, or other veggies for a refreshing and crunchy element.
• Toppings: Experiment with different toppings such as white or black sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, avocado, or even sliced cucumbers.
• Sauce: Adjust the spiciness of the sriracha hot sauce to your taste or substitute with a milder sauce if desired.

How to Make Sushi Bake with Salmon

This might sound like a complicated recipe, but it's actually really easy to make. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps.

The highlights are here, but you can find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.

1. Mix together the quick marinade of hot chili oil, olive oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, and black pepper.
2. Brush the salmon with the mixture and cook it in a hot pan until seared and flaky.

3. Press the cooked sushi rice into the bottom of a baking dish.
4. Top the rice with the sheets of nori seaweed.

5. Combine the cream cheese, cucumber, carrots, and red onion in a bowl.
6. Mix together these ingredients until combined.

7. Flake the cooked salmon into small pieces.
8. Add the mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce and mix together.

9. Mix together the cream and veggies with the salmon mixture.
10. Add the salmon and veggie mixture to the baking dish and top with crumbled nori sheets.

11. Bake the dish until golden and drizzle with spicy mayo and sriracha and sprinkle with sesame seeds, ginger, and chopped scallions.

Hint: Be sure you use short-grain sushi rice to get the best texture for this casserole.

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Storage

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
• Freezer: Store for up to 2 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container. You can also wrap the entire casserole dish in cling wrap and then foil and freeze it.
• Reheat: Cover and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
• Make Ahead: Assemble your dish up to 24 hours before you're ready to bake it. Allow it to sit on the counter for 30 minutes before baking to take off some of the chill. It may require a bit longer baking time in the oven.

What to Serve with Sushi Bake

This delicious recipe is perfect as part of a larger Asian-themed spread. Serve it with favorites like:

• Homemade fried rice, Singapore street noodles, or spicy ramen noodles.
• Dumplings or egg rolls with dipping sauce
• Any of your favorite Asian mains and sides.

Tips

• It's essential to select high-quality fresh or frozen salmon.
• Preparing the perfect sushi rice is key to any sushi dish.
• Break the cooked salmon into flakes and combine it with other ingredients to create a flavorful and creamy mixture.
• Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish to your tastes.

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