f you’re looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal, look no further than Baked Salmon Sushi Bake. This dish is perfect for a busy weeknight or a weekend brunch. It’s also a great way to use up leftover salmon.
Baked Salmon Sushi Bake is a deconstructed version of traditional sushi rolls. It’s made with cooked sushi rice, baked salmon, and your favorite sushi toppings. The salmon is baked in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha. The sushi rice is topped with the salmon, avocado, cucumber, and other toppings.
This dish is so easy to make. The salmon can be baked in the oven while the rice is cooking. The toppings can be prepared while the salmon is baking. And the whole dish can be assembled in just a few minutes.
Baked Salmon Sushi Bake is a healthy and satisfying meal. It’s packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber. It’s also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
For salmon
- 1 pound salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
Sushi rice
- 2 cups sushi rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For toppings
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Furikake seasoning optional
How to Cook
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
- Place the salmon fillet in a baking dish and pour the sauce over it. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- While the salmon is baking, cook the sushi rice. In a medium saucepan, combine the sushi rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour the mixture over the cooked rice and stir to combine.
- To assemble the sushi bake, spread the sushi rice in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Flake the cooked salmon over the rice. Top with the avocado, cucumber, mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame seeds, and furikake seasoning (if using).
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Tips
For a spicier sushi bake, add more sriracha to the sauce.
If you don’t have sushi rice, you can use regular white rice. Just cook it according to the package directions.
You can also add other toppings to your sushi bake, such as edamame, carrots, or green onions.
Baked Salmon Sushi Bake is a great way to use up leftover salmon. If you have any cooked salmon left over, simply flake it and add it to the dish.
This dish is also great for meal prep. Simply assemble the sushi bake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the oven before serving.
Additional notes
Baked Salmon Sushi Bake is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. The salmon is cooked in a flavorful sauce that kids will love.
This dish is also a great option for a healthy party appetizer. Simply cut it into squares and serve with toothpicks.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
