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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups: Easy, Warm, and Irresistibly Savory

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, offering rich flavors in a bite-sized format.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Mixture
  • 8 ounces Salmon Fresh or frozen salmon can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Dark soy sauce can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Can replace with a neutral oil.
For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Can substitute with jasmine rice.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Can be replaced with honey.
For the Cups
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Forms the cup structure.
  • as needed Cooking Spray Prevents sticking.
For Garnishing
  • to taste Furikake Optional but recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Can be replaced with chives.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions with 1 ¼ cups of water for about 15 minutes. Let sit covered for an additional 10 minutes. Mix in rice vinegar and sugar.
  2. Cut salmon into small cubes. Combine salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl. Stir gently and set aside.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  4. Cut nori sheets into squares and press 2 tablespoons of sushi rice into each muffin tin cup. Spoon salmon mixture on top.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and tops are golden.
  6. Remove from oven, cool for a minute, garnish with sriracha, furikake, and green onions. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For a creative twist, try swapping the salmon with tuna or crab, or add fresh veggies for extra crunch.

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