Cherry Sriracha Sushi Bake

This delicious Cherry Sriracha Sushi Bake combines flaky salmon, fluffy jasmine rice, creamy cheese and mayo, and our sweet-and-spicy Cherry Sriracha all in one dish. Top it with avocado, green onions, and everything bagel seasoning, and you’ve got a dinner that’s packed with flavor.

This recipe was created by Pranav D., the winner of our internal Great Cherry Cook Off. The Cherry Sriracha adds just the right amount of sweet heat to the creamy salmon mixture, while the avocado and everything bagel seasoning bring even more flavor and texture to every bite.

The best part? Everything gets layered into a baking dish and popped in the oven. It’s a great weeknight dinner when you’re craving something a little different, or an easy dish to share with friends.

Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup low-fat mayo
• 2 tbsp Cherry Sriracha, plus 1 tbsp for drizzling
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 spring onions, sliced, plus more for topping
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

1. Cook the salmon. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake the salmon for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through. Let it cool, then flake it with a fork.
2. Make the rice. Cook the jasmine rice according to the package instructions.
3. Mix the salmon. Add the flaked salmon, softened cream cheese, mayo, 2 tablespoons of Cherry Sriracha, soy sauce, and sliced spring onions to a bowl. Mix everything together until creamy and well combined.
4. Build your bake. Spread the cooked rice evenly into a baking dish, then layer the salmon mixture over the top.
5. Bake it up. Bake for 14 minutes, until the top is golden and slightly crisp.
6. Add the good stuff. Drizzle the remaining Cherry Sriracha over the top, then add extra spring onions, sliced avocado, and everything bagel seasoning.
7. Dig in! Serve warm and enjoy!