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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for Tasty Home Snack Bliss

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful twist on sushi, combining salmon, sushi rice, and nori for a quick, impressive appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 cup diced salmon fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce substitute tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayo creamy alternative
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil swap with olive oil if desired
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup uncooked sushi rice jasmine or short-grain rice works
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar apple cider vinegar as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar can substitute with honey
For the Cups
For the Garnish

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of uncooked sushi rice under cold water until it runs clear, then cook according to package instructions (about 15 minutes). Fold in 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of white sugar once cooked.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of diced salmon with 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayo, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil. Mix until salmon is evenly coated.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Spray muffin tin lightly with cooking spray. Cut nori sheets into squares and place them into each muffin cup. Layer each cup with sushi rice and followed by an even layer of the salmon mixture.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked and tops are golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with extra sriracha or spicy mayo, sprinkle furikake and chopped green onions on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest salmon for best flavor. Rinse rice for perfect texture. Serve immediately for crispness.

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