Description
Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is a creamy, savory, bold-flavored main dish with sushi vibes. This 4-serving bake features flaky salmon over seasoned rice, crowned with a spicy mayo topping—perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or whenever you crave sushi without rolling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 lb salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (gluten free if needed)
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced
- Optional for serving: roasted seaweed snacks, avocado slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix warm rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Press evenly into the baking dish.
- Season salmon with olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Place on top of the rice.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Flake salmon gently with a fork.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, and soy sauce.
- Spread spicy mayo evenly over the salmon.
- Bake an additional 10–12 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Top with cucumber and green onions before serving. Scoop with seaweed snacks or enjoy as-is.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha to taste for milder or spicier heat.
- Use tamari to make this dish gluten-free.
- For extra creaminess, mix a teaspoon of sesame oil into the spicy mayo or sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve with roasted seaweed snacks or avocado slices for a complete sushi vibe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes (two bake steps)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: Not provided
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: Not provided
- Saturated Fat: Not provided
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: Not provided
- Fiber: Not provided
- Protein: Not provided
- Cholesterol: Not provided
Keywords: Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake, sushi bake, salmon bake, spicy mayo salmon, salmon recipe, weeknight dinner, Japanese-inspired dinner, no-roll sushi vibes, seafood bake, family-friendly dinner