Creamy and spicy salmon sushi bake.
This delicious fusion of flavors is a twist on traditional sushi. It’s a deconstructed sushi roll with all the delicious flavors.
Sushi rice is topped with seasonings and a creamy spicy blend of salmon, Sriracha, and Japanese mayonnaise.
Perfect for a family dinner, last minute dinner party, or even to serve a crowd.
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This spicy salmon sushi bake has all the delicious flavors of traditional spicy salmon sushi, but it’s baked.
When served warm with a side of nori (seaweed sheets) it makes for a hearty and delicious meal.
This recipe for salmon sushi bake is a convenient dish that can be made in no time.
This makes it great to serve as a centerpiece for family gatherings, a comforting treat, or even potluck parties.
This recipe uses canned salmon, but you could also use fresh salmon. If you use fresh salmon, make sure you cook it first before baking and break it into smaller pieces.
What is a sushi bake?
Sushi bake is a contemporary twist on traditional sushi, served as a casserole. It features layers of seasoned sushi rice topped with a creamy, spicy seafood mixture.
The dish is baked until the flavors meld together, creating a convenient and shareable alternative to traditional sushi rolls.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This spicy salmon sushi bake is a convenient and easy to make dish. If you are wanting sushi but don’t want to roll each sushi, this sushi bake provides a delicious alternative.
- This sushi bake recipe with salmon is perfect to share at gatherings and parties.
- You can customize this dish to your liking. Add your favorite toppings such as cucumbers, or avocados to add your own style to the dish.
- Spicy salmon baked sushi is budget friendly and great for the whole family.
Cost To Make
Estimated cost = $5.75, or $0.96 a serve
Ingredients
Please note that below is a guide for some of the ingredients we used in the recipe. The printable recipe further down the page has the complete list of ingredients, including quantities and step-by-step instructions.
- Sushi Rice
- Water
- Sushi vinegar
- Caster sugar, super fine sugar
- Salt
For the Salmon Filling
- Canned salmon
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Sriracha sauce
- Soy sauce
- Green (spring) onions, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
Furikake
- Sesame seeds
- Nori (seaweed sheets)
- Salt
- Sugar
To Serve
- Avocado slices, optional
- Japanese Mayonnaise
- Nori Sheets
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
This recipe for spicy salmon sushi bake serves 4 to 6. The ingredient quantities can easily be adjusted to suit how many serves you need to make.
For the sushi rice
Step One: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water becomes clear. Drain well.
Step Two: Place rice and 1 ½ cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and bring it to a simmer. Gently stir the rice. Cover the rice and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and then allow to rest for 15 minutes covered.
Step Three: Transfer the cooked rice to a glass bowl. Break up the rice using a wooden spoon and gently mix through the vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Step Four: When the rice has become cool, cover with a damp tea towel. Set this aside.
For the Topping
Step One: In a medium sized bowl, combine the canned salmon, Japanese mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, chopped green onions, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
For the Furikake
Step One: In a frying pan over low heat, toast the sesame seeds until lightly golden. Mix through the crumbled nori sheets and season with salt and sugar.
Putting It All Together
Step One:. Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a 22 x 13cm (8.66 inches x 5.12 inches) baking dish with parchment paper.
Step Two: Spread the sushi rice evenly in the baking dish, lightly pressing it down and flattening the top.
Step Three: Sprinkle some furikake over the top of the rice. Then place the salmon filling on top. Make sure you flatten and smooth the surface.
Step Four: Sprinkle the remaining furikake evenly over the salmon filling.
Step Five: Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Step Six: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha sauce on top, and serve with slices of avocado, if desired. You could also cut the spicy salmon sushi bake into pieces and serve on cut nori sheets.
Tips for Success
- Opt for a shallow baking dish or casserole dish that allows for even cooking and browning of the top layer. This will ensure that the sushi bake is heated through and has a nicely browned, slightly crispy top.
- Consider adding sliced avocados, cucumbers, scallions, or tobiko (flying fish roe) on top.
Substitutions / Variations
- Spicy Tuna Sushi Bake: Swap out the salmon for fresh or canned tuna mixed with spicy mayo.
- Add some imitation crab meat.
- Add small pieces of tempura battered shrimp or vegetables to your sushi bake.
- Mango and avocado sushi bake: Add a layer of diced mango and avocado on top of the sushi rice.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve sushi bake with sheets of nori (seaweed) on the side. Scoop a spoonful of sushi bake onto a nori sheet, wrap it up, and enjoy it as a hand roll.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or tobiko (flying fish roe) on top of the sushi bake before serving.
- Drizzle some soy sauce on top.
- With crispy wonton chips.
Storage
This spicy salmon sushi bake can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
To reheat the sushi bake, preheat the oven to a low temperature, (around 150°C, 300°F). Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through.
FAQ
Yes, usually sushi bake is eaten warm.
Sushi bake pairs well with nori wraps, crispy wonton chips, fresh salads, pickled ginger, wasabi, soy sauce, or ponzu sauce to add complementary flavors and textures.
Baked sushi is commonly referred to as "sushi bake." The term "sushi bake" specifically describes the dish that combines seasoned sushi rice, seafood, and toppings baked together in a casserole-style format.
What rice is used for what?
Ever wondered which might be the best rice to use for a dish you’re about to make.
Or maybe you’re just curious and want to know more about rice in general.
Why not check out our pages on what is basmati rice and what is jasmine rice.
Helpful Rice Cooking Tips
Want to know how to cook rice or just need a little refresher?
Check out how to easily cook basmati rice, sushi rice, and jasmine rice on the stovetop.
Or, why not check out our recipes on how to make basmati rice, jasmine rice, and sushi rice in the Instant Pot.
Made this recipe? Let us know how it went in the comments below! We'd love to hear how it turned out.
Recipe
Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Ingredients
Sushi Rice
- 1 cup (210 grams, 7.41 ounces) sushi rice
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml/grams, 13.23 ounces) water
- 2 tablespoons sushi vinegar
- 2 teaspoons caster sugar super fine sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Filling
- 335 grams (11.82 ounces) canned salmon
- 80 grams (2.82 ounces) Japanese mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce or to taste
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ cup (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) green (spring) onions finely chopped, plus extra to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Furikake
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 sheets nori seaweed sheet, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoons sugar or to taste
To Serve (optional)
- Avocado slices optional
- Japanese mayonnaise
- Extra nori sheets
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
For the Sushi Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water becomes clear. Drain well.
- Place rice and 1 ½ cups water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Then, reduce the heat to low and bring it to a simmer. Gently stir the rice. Cover the rice and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and then allow to rest for 15 minutes covered.
- Transfer the cooked rice to a glass bowl. Break up the rice using a wooden spoon and gently mix through the vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- When the rice has become cool, cover with a damp tea towel. Set this aside.
For the Topping
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the canned salmon, Japanese mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, chopped green onions, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
For the Furikake
- In a frying pan over low heat, toast the sesame seeds until lightly golden. Mix through the crumbled nori sheets and season with salt and sugar.
Putting It All Together
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a 22 x 13cm (8.66 inches x 5.12 inches) baking dish with parchment paper.
- Spread the sushi rice evenly in the baking dish, lightly pressing it down and flattening the top.
- Sprinkle some furikake over the top of the rice. Then place the salmon filling on top. Make sure you flatten and smooth the surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining furikake evenly over the salmon filling.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with extra Japanese mayonnaise and sriracha sauce on top, and serve with slices of avocado, if desired. See note 1.
Notes
- You could also cut the spicy salmon sushi bake into pieces and serve on cut nori sheets.
Paula says
Made this. Love it!