Easy Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe – Creamy, Spicy, and Oven-Baked Perfection
A creamy, spicy, oven-baked sushi casserole layered with seasoned rice, flaked salmon, and spicy mayo. Perfect for sharing or meal prep — serve with roasted seaweed sheets for a deconstructed sushi roll experience.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked sushi rice
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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10–12 oz cooked salmon, flaked
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⅓ cup mayo (preferably Kewpie)
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1½ tbsp sriracha
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1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
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2 oz cream cheese (optional)
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1 tbsp furikake seasoning (optional)
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Roasted seaweed sheets (for serving)
Instructions
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Mix rice with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Spread in an 8×8 baking dish.
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In a bowl, combine salmon, mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and cream cheese.
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Spread salmon mixture over rice. Top with furikake if using.
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Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes. Broil 1–2 minutes for golden top.
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Let cool slightly and serve with seaweed sheets and optional toppings.
Notes
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Sub with canned salmon, tuna, or imitation crab.
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Use cauliflower rice for low-carb version.
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Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days.