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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

Delight in these Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, a fusion of tender salmon and sushi rice in crispy nori that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Rice
  • 1.5 cups Uncooked Sushi Rice short-grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp White Sugar honey or agave syrup can be alternatives
For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 lb Salmon cubed, fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo regular mayo can be used
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust to taste for desired spice level
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil olive oil can be used if necessary
For Assembling the Cups
  • 3 large Nori Sheets cut into quarters
  • Furikake for garnish
  • 1 Green Onion chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
  1. Start by cooking the sushi rice according to the package instructions, typically needing about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the warm rice to a large bowl and gently mix in rice vinegar and sugar until fully combined.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cubed salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir gently until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Lightly grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray. Place the nori sheets into each cup holder, forming a bowl shape, then spoon in the sushi rice, pressing it down gently, and layer with the salmon mixture.
  5. Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the salmon is opaque and the nori is crisp.
  6. After baking, let the sushi cups cool for a minute, drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle with furikake and green onions, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with pickled ginger or soy sauce for added flavor.

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