Description
Baked Salmon Sushi is a delightful twist on traditional sushi, combining the flavors of baked salmon, creamy avocado, and tangy cream cheese. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for sushi lovers who prefer a warm, baked option.
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 ¼ cups water
Sushi Rice Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Filling:
- 6 oz cooked or canned salmon (flaked)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional for spicy)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 1 sheet nori (cut into strips or crumbled)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Garnish:
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
Instructions
- Rinse the Sushi Rice: Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the Rice: Combine rice and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 18–20 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Fold into the cooked rice.
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Mix flaked salmon, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sriracha.
- Assemble and Bake: Layer seasoned rice in a baking dish. Add avocado slices, top with salmon mixture, and optional cheese. Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and nori. Serve warm with soy sauce or spicy mayo.
Notes
- You can assemble this dish ahead of time and bake just before serving.
- Enjoy as a deconstructed sushi bowl or pair with seaweed snacks for scooping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
