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Salmon Sushi Bake

Crispy sushi rice topped with seared salmon, avocado, and spicy mayo, baked until golden. A deconstructed sushi experience ready in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
580
Protein
32g
Salmon Sushi Bake
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice, divided
  • 10 oz salmon fillets, skinless
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 whole nori sheets

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Press 1.5 cups sushi rice into bottom of 8-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Pat salmon dry. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. 3

    Mix mayo and sriracha in a small bowl until combined.

  4. 4

    Heat a skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  5. 5

    Sear salmon 2 minutes per side without moving. Center will be rare.

  6. 6

    Spread spicy mayo over rice. Layer salmon on top, breaking into chunks.

  7. 7

    Slice avocado and arrange over salmon. Top with remaining rice and nori sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake 8–10 minutes until rice is golden and edges crisp.

  9. 9

    Remove from oven. Let rest 2 minutes, then serve directly from dish.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch baking dish
  • 12-inch skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • spoon or spatula

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