Description
Creating Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a breeze when you follow these steps:
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 pound fresh salmon, skinless and boneless
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon furikake seasoning (optional, for garnish)
- Nori sheets (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rinse Rice: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.
- Cook Rice: In a pot, combine the rinsed rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Salmon: While the rice is cooking, chop the fresh salmon into small cubes.
- Mix Salmon: In a bowl, combine the salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Combine Rice and Mixture: Once the rice is ready, fluff it with a fork and spread it evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer Salmon: Spoon the salmon mixture over the sushi rice, spreading it evenly across the top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the top is slightly golden.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with furikake seasoning for added flavor and presentation.
- Cool: Let the sushi bake cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure that the rice is rinsed well to prevent it from becoming sticky.
- The level of spiciness can be adjusted by modifying the amount of sriracha sauce.
- Furikake seasoning adds an extra layer of flavor but can be omitted if not desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg