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Close-up of a single portion of Salmon Sushi Bake on a dark surface, showing layers of rice, nori, diced avocado, and shrimp, garnished with black sesame seeds and chopped nori

Salmon Sushi Bake

Savory salmon layered over seasoned sushi rice, baked to perfection, and served with nori, avocado, and cucumber for an easy sushi-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Bake Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 359
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups sushi rice cooked, for base layer
  • 2 tablespoon furikake rice seasoning for sprinkling over rice
  • 2 lb salmon cooked, shredded, skin removed
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos, for seasoning salmon
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil for flavor
  • ¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise for creamy sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sriracha or more for heat, for sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for sauce
  • 4 green onions finely chopped, divided, for mixing and topping
  • 4 packs nori sheets for serving
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers cut into matchsticks, for serving
  • 1 large avocado thinly sliced, for serving

Method
 

  1. Cook the sushi rice according to package directions, then fluff and set aside.
  2. Broil or bake the salmon: place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and broil 10–12 minutes, or bake at 375°F for 15–17 minutes until fully cooked.
  3. Remove salmon from oven, discard skin, and shred with a fork.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded salmon, soy sauce, sesame oil, Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, rice vinegar, and half of the chopped green onions.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Press cooked sushi rice evenly into the bottom of a 9x11-inch baking dish. sprinkle furikake over the rice.
  7. Spread the salmon mixture evenly over the rice.
  8. Bake for 10 minutes until heated through.
  9. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining green onions, and serve immediately with nori sheets, avocado slices, and cucumber sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 26gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 567mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 114IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salmon sushi bake is quick, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual lunch. The combination of tender salmon, creamy mayo-sriracha sauce, and seasoned rice makes each bite irresistible.

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