This easy spicy salmon sushi bake combines seasoned sushi rice, creamy salmon, and balanced heat in a warm, shareable dinner.
Ingredients
2 cups short-grain sushi rice
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon fillets
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons furikake seasoning
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Nori sheets for serving
Instructions
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Rinse rice until water runs mostly clear. Cook with water according to package instructions.
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Heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Fold into hot rice and spread in a greased 9×13-inch dish.
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Season salmon and bake 12 to 15 minutes until flaky. Cool slightly and flake.
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Mix salmon with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
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Spread mixture over rice and sprinkle with furikake.
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Bake 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
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Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with nori.