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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake: Easy Comfort for Sushi Lovers

This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is an easy and comforting dish that combines sushi flavors with a cozy casserole experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice or short-grain rice or quinoa for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar optional for low-sugar version
  • 1 teaspoon Salt sea salt for enhanced flavor
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Skinless Salmon Fillet or cooked crab or tofu
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha Sauce adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit for slight taste alteration
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or vegan cheese for dairy-free
  • 1 sheet Roasted Seaweed (Nori) optional for non-seaweed version
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions or chives as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds or pumpkin seeds for variation

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine cooked sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and press into the baking dish.
  3. Flake the salmon into a bowl, then add mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until combined.
  4. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice layer in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the salmon mixture evenly.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm with roasted seaweed on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze portions for 2-3 months.

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