Description
Discover the delightful world of Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, a viral recipe that’s sweeping the culinary scene! These charming bite-sized cups feature perfectly baked salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and crispy nori, all harmoniously topped with a drizzle of sriracha and creamy Kewpie mayo. Ideal for any gathering or a cozy dinner at home, these deconstructed sushi cups offer an exciting twist on traditional sushi. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, they are not only quick to make but also packed with flavor and health benefits from omega-3-rich salmon. Whether served as an appetizer, main dish, or party snack, these sushi cups are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- Kewpie mayo
- Sriracha
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- White sugar
- Sesame oil
- Cooking spray
- Furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Combine rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until sugar dissolves. Mix with cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares; lightly grease muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Assemble by placing rice in each nori square followed by the salmon mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and tops are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (75g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg