Deconstructed sushi casserole with seasoned rice, spicy salmon, creamy toppings, and savory garnishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sushi Rice
01 - 2 cups sushi rice
02 - 2.5 cups water
03 - 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Spicy Salmon Mixture
06 - 1 pound skinless salmon fillet
07 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
08 - 0.5 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 to 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
11 - 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
→ Assembly and Toppings
13 - 1 sheet nori, crumbled
14 - 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 3 sheets roasted seaweed snacks
18 - Additional sriracha and mayonnaise for drizzling
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold running water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in rice cooker or medium saucepan and cook according to package instructions.
02 - Heat rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in small saucepan until dissolved. Pour seasoning mixture over cooked rice and gently fold together. Allow to cool slightly to room temperature.
03 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
04 - Place salmon fillet on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with oil. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through. Flake salmon with fork and allow to cool slightly.
05 - Combine flaked salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions in mixing bowl. Blend until well incorporated.
06 - Lightly oil 9x9-inch baking dish. Spread seasoned sushi rice evenly across bottom. Sprinkle crumbled nori over rice layer.
07 - Distribute spicy salmon mixture evenly over nori-topped rice. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over salmon mixture.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbling.
09 - Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and avocado slices. Drizzle with additional sriracha and mayonnaise.
10 - Serve warm, scooped onto roasted seaweed snacks or directly as desired.
