Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Viral Recipe)
These Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, offering a convenient and creative way to enjoy the flavors of sushi in a fun-to-eat cup form. Baking the salmon adds a delicious touch, while the combination of ingredients creates a harmonious blend of flavors. Perfect for a party appetizer or a unique lunch option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 sushi cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Pescetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon Mixture:
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
For Assembly and Garnish:
- 3 large nori sheets
- furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Prepare sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Prepare Vinegar Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice vinegar and sugar. Microwave until sugar dissolves. Pour over cooked rice and mix well. Set aside.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Prepare Salmon Mixture: Combine salmon, soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
- Cut Nori Sheets: Cut nori sheets into squares to fit muffin tins.
- Assemble Sushi Cups: Grease muffin tin, add sushi rice, press down, then add salmon mixture on top.
- Bake: Bake at 400℉ for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked and tops are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with sriracha or mayo, garnish with furikake and green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Sriracha in the salmon mixture.
- Feel free to add your favorite sushi ingredients to the cups for a personalized touch.
- These sushi cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, Baked Salmon Recipe, Sushi Cups, Salmon Appetizer, Asian Fusion Recipe
