Spicy Salmon Sushi Bake

recipe

• Step 1
  Preheat the oven to 200°C. If needed, defrost the salmon filets. Rinse the sushi rice several times with clean water, before cooking according to package instructions.
• Step 2
  In a baking dish, add the salmon. Season with salt, pepper & a drizzle of olive oil. Bake for 15 min at 200°C.
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, prepare the sushi rice vinegar. In a bowl, combine : the rice vinegar, sugar & a pinch of salt.
• Step 4
  Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a mixing bowl. Pour the rice vinegar/sugar mix on top & mix everything gently.
• Step 5
  Once the salmon is cooked through, remove the dish from the oven. If needed, remove the salmon skin & add the filets to a mixing bowl. Mash it using a fork.
• Step 6
  Add the cream cheese, half of the mayonnaise & the hot sauce. Mix, then pour in the soy sauce & mix again.
• Step 7
  Cut the nori sheets into small thin strips.
• Step 8
  In a baking dish, add the sushi rice in an even layer. Sprinkle with the nori strips & spread the salmon mix on top. Bake for 10-15 min at 200°C.
• Step 9
  Once the spicy salmon sushi bake is nicely browned, remove the dish from the oven. Let sit for 5 min before garnishing with a drizzle of hot sauce & mayonnaise. Sprinkle with minced chives, if you have some & enjoy !