This Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake is the ultimate lazy girl hack to make a dish that tastes like sushi, without all of the rolling! Forget meticulously rolling individual pieces of sushi. This spicy salmon sushi bake is a fun and easy twist on a deconstructed sushi roll that will be a game changer for your family dinner routine. Imagine all your favorite sushi flavors, layered in a comforting and gooey casserole, then baked to perfection and served warm. This recipe, inspired by the viral TikTok trend, is not only delicious and customizable with your favorite toppings, but it’s surprisingly simple and convenient to whip up – even on a busy weeknight. We’re talking baked salmon, sweet rice and all the fixings, brought together with crispy nori sheets. Plus, it’s naturally gluten free and dairy free! This dish is quick and satisfying. If you love this spicy salmon sushi bake, you’ll also love my sushi cups, gluten free kung pao chicken and deconstructed stuffed peppers.
What Is a Sushi Bake?
A sushi bake is a deconstructed version of a sushi roll that has become incredibly popular, especially through platforms like TikTok. Instead of carefully rolling individual sushi pieces, all the components are layered in a casserole dish and baked.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It’s delicious and flavorful!
This spicy salmon sushi bake is so easy to make.
This dinner idea is much easier than rolling sushi rolls.
It is super customizable!
This dish is gluten free and dairy free!
It is the perfect lazy girl hack.
You can use any toppings you love!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make this spicy salmon sushi bake is a baking dish, bowl and spoon.
Ingredients Needed
Rice: I used cooked white rice in this recipe. The rice needs to be precooked.
Sugar: I added coconut sugar to the rice to give this dish a sweet and savory taste.
Nori: Nori is a type of edible seaweed that’s a staple in Japanese cuisine. You’ve probably seen it as the dark green wrapper around sushi rolls. It is layered in this dish.
Garlic Powder: Garlic powder gives the salmon layer some extra flavor!
Salt: My favorite is Redmond’s Real Salt because it is high-quality and made with zero fillers. If you use my discount code LESSWITHLAUR you can get 15% off Redmond’s website.
Salmon: I used precooked salmon in the salmon layer of this recipe! This is a great use for leftover salmon.
Mayonnaise: Mayonnaise gives the salmon layer a creamy texture! Feel free to use vegan mayonnaise if needed!
Sriracha: Sriracha gives this recipe tons of spice and flavor!
Toppings: I used jalapeño, green onions and extra mayonnaise and sriracha to top this spicy salmon sushi bake.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Mix sugar and rice together and layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
Step 3: Layer nori sheets on top of rice.
Step 4: Combine salmon, garlic powder, salt, mayonnaise and sriracha in a bowl.
Step 5: Layer salmon over nori sheets and bake for 15 minutes.
Step 6: Add toppings (I added jalapeño, green onions, extra mayonnaise and sriracha on top) and enjoy!
Storage
Store this spicy salmon sushi bake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Variations
Rice: I used white rice in this recipe, but feel free to use brown rice, wild rice, quinoa or black rice instead.
Fish: I used salmon in this spicy salmon sushi bake. This recipe can also be made with other types of fish. Try it out with tuna, yellowtail or crab.
Sauce: I used mayonnaise and sriracha to make the sauce. You can also try using yogurt, rice vinegar, lemon or lime, soy sauce, sesame and ginger if you want to play around with the flavors!
Toppings: I topped my spicy salmon sushi bake with jalapeño, green onions and extra mayonnaise and sriracha. Try adding sesame seeds, avocado, cucumber or mango.
How to Serve
A spicy salmon sushi bake is best served warm and fresh. Here’s how to serve it and some ideas for accompaniments:
- Scooping and Sharing: The most common way to serve it is directly from the baking dish. Use a large spoon or spatula to scoop out portions onto individual plates or bowls. It’s meant to be a communal dish, perfect for sharing.
- Nori Sheets: Provide plenty of nori sheets alongside the bake. Guests can use the nori to wrap or scoop up portions of the sushi bake, like making mini hand rolls.
- Individual Portions: For a more formal presentation, you can portion the sushi bake into individual ramekins or small baking dishes before baking.
- Try serving with these side dishes:
- Miso Soup: A warm bowl of miso soup complements the sushi bake perfectly.
- Japanese Salad: A simple salad with a light dressing adds a refreshing element.
- Edamame: Steamed or lightly salted edamame is a healthy and easy side dish.
Recipe FAQ
What is a sushi bake?
A sushi bake is a deconstructed version of a sushi roll that has become incredibly popular, especially through platforms like TikTok. Instead of carefully rolling individual sushi pieces, all the components are layered in a casserole dish and baked.
What is sushi bake made of?
This spicy salmon sushi bake has a rice layer, nori layer, salmon layer and toppings!
Should sushi bake be eaten hot or cold?
It is best served warm.
Is salmon sushi bake gluten free?
Yes, this dish is gluten free.
How do you eat baked sushi?
This dish can be served straight from the baking dish.
What seafood can I use?
I used salmon in this recipe, but feel free to try out different types of seafood. You can use tuna, scallops or shrimp as well!
Could this be eaten cold?
Yes, this recipe can be eaten cold but I think it tastes better warm.
Can you make it without mayo or cream cheese?
My recipe uses mayonnaise and that gives the recipe creaminess. You can also swap it out for yogurt.
What can I substitute for sriracha?
Try swapping in hot sauce or ranch!
How to reheat salmon sushi bake?
This sushi bake can be reheated in the oven until warm!
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Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake
Equipment
- 1 baking dish
- 1 bowl
- 1 spoon
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups white rice, cooked
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 7 mini nori sheets
- 2 salmon fillets, cooked
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- dash salt
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 bunch green onions
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix sugar and rice together and layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Layer nori sheets on top of rice.
- Combine salmon, garlic powder, salt, mayonnaise and sriracha in a bowl.
- Layer salmon over nori sheets and bake for 15 minutes.
- Add toppings (I added jalapeño, green onions, extra mayonnaise and sriracha on top) and enjoy!
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