Tuna Sushi Bake For One Recipe
This Tuna Sushi Bake for One is a quick and delicious Japanese-inspired dish that layers spicy tuna, creamy cheese, and seasoned rice for a comforting sushi bake experience. Perfectly portioned for a single serving, it combines savory flavors with a spicy kick and a variety of textures for an easy, satisfying meal.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Main Mixture
- 4 oz canned tuna, drained
- 1 ½ tablespoons Japanese mayo
- ½ tablespoon sriracha
- 1 oz cream cheese
Rice Layer
- 1 cup white rice, cooked
- furikake seasoning, to taste
Toppings and Garnishes
- drizzle Japanese mayo
- drizzle sriracha
- drizzle eel sauce
- 1 green onion, sliced
Served With
- roasted seaweed sheets
- avocado, sliced
- cucumber, sliced
- additional eel sauce
- additional spicy mayo
- Prepare Tuna Mixture: In a bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, Japanese mayo, sriracha, and cream cheese. Mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated and creamy.
- Assemble Layers: In a small baking dish, evenly layer the cooked white rice. Sprinkle furikake seasoning over the rice. Spread the tuna mixture on top of the rice layer. Drizzle Japanese mayo, sriracha, and eel sauce over the tuna layer to add extra flavor.
- Bake the Sushi Bake: Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (204°C). Bake or air fry the dish for about 5 minutes or until the top is warm and slightly toasted. This also allows the flavors to meld together.
- Add Garnishes and Serve: Once baked, sprinkle sliced green onions over the top. Serve the sushi bake alongside roasted seaweed sheets, sliced avocado, cucumber, and extra eel sauce and spicy mayo for dipping. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Use cooked rice that is slightly cooled to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha or spicy mayo.
- This recipe is designed for one serving but can be easily scaled for more.
- If you prefer, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative to make it dairy-free.
- Ensure even layering for better texture and flavor distribution.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: thirty-five g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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