Furikake salmon is a juicy, flaky, and flavorful Japanese inspired fish recipe with mayo, soy sauce, and furikake that bakes in 10 minutes. Quick and easy for as much flavor as it packs! Enjoy with a side of rice and vegetable of choice.
Bring salmon to room temp - Allow the salmon to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes prior to cooking.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or drizzle with flavorless oil of choice, such as avocado oil or vegetable oil.
To make the mayo shoyu sauce - In a small bowl, add the mayo, shoyu (soy sauce), and wasabi. Mix the ingredients until well combined.
To prepare the salmon - If you are using a large salmon fillet, cut it into 2-4 equal fillets and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Pat the fillets dry with a paper towel.
Onto each fillet, scoop an equal amount of the mayo and shoyu mixture. Spread the mixture evenly onto each piece using the back end of a spoon or a butter knife. It's ok to have some sauce drizzle down the side of the salmon, but keep it on top as best as possible.
Sprinkle on Furikake covering the sauce entirely. You may need more or less depending on the size of your salmon fillets.
Bake for 7-10 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperate of 125°F.
Notes
TOP TIPS
Choose fillets that are similar in size. If you can't avoid this, then remove the thinner fillets as soon as they're cooked through to keep them juicy. Wrap in foil to keep the salmon warm.
Leave the skin on the salmon while cooking. This prevents the salmon from drying out while cooking.
Use low-sodium soy sauce (shoyu) for less salt. Though I suggest full salt since seafood needs it.
Check the internal temperate at the 7-minute mark for thinner fillets and the 8-minute mark for thicker pieces.
STORAGE
Store salmon in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. It is best enjoyed the next day for optimal freshness.
To reheat- Place on a plate and microwave until warmed through. For oven reheating, place in an oven-safe dish covered in foil until warmed through.