Description
Discover the joy of sushi in a delightful bite-sized format with these Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups. Perfect for any occasion, these cups feature tender salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and crisp nori, all baked to perfection. A blend of sriracha and creamy Kewpie mayo adds an unforgettable flavor explosion that makes them irresistible. Whether you’re hosting a party, looking for a quick weeknight meal, or simply craving sushi, these sushi cups are quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice per package instructions. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until dissolved and mix with the cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares that fit muffin tins and lightly grease the tins with cooking spray.
- Place a spoonful of sushi rice in each nori square; press down lightly. Top with salmon mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and slightly golden.
- Garnish with additional sriracha and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg