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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups: The Perfect Bite-Sized Delight

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful twist on sushi, offering tasty bite-sized treats for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 pound Salmon Can substitute with tuna or cooked shrimp.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free options.
  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste or use a milder sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Can replace with olive oil.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Uncooked Sushi Rice Substitute with short-grain rice for a different texture.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Honey or agave syrup can be alternatives.
For the Nori Cups
  • 5 sheets Nori Sheets Rice paper can be an alternative.
  • 1 can Cooking Spray Use oil for greasing if preferred.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake Optional garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Can substitute with chives.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • rice cooker
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions, then mix with rice vinegar and sugar.
  2. Prepare the salmon mixture by combining salmon, soy sauce, mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare muffin tin with cooking spray.
  4. Cut nori sheets into squares and place in muffin tin to form cups.
  5. Assemble cups by pressing sushi rice at the bottom and layering with salmon mixture.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked and nori edges are crispy.
  7. Garnish with sriracha, mayo, furikake, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served warm and enjoyed immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

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