Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
Discover the delightful world of Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups! This viral recipe offers a creative twist on traditional sushi, transforming it into bite-sized treats that are perfect for any occasion. With tender salmon, fluffy sushi rice, and crispy nori, these sushi cups are topped with creamy Kewpie mayo and a touch of sriracha for an unforgettable flavor combination. Ideal for gatherings or as a satisfying snack, these appealing cups will impress your guests while satisfying your sushi cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 cups uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- Cooking spray
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until dissolved. Mix into cooked rice and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 400? (200?).
- In a mixing bowl, combine salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares that fit muffin tins.
- Grease muffin tin; layer sushi rice followed by the salmon mixture in each cup.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and tops are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before garnishing with furikake and green onions. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (160g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg