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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups That Bring Sushi Home Delightfully

These Baked Salmon Sushi Cups offer a delicious and easy way to enjoy sushi flavors at home, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Sushi Cups
  • 8 oz Salmon fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice short-grain for best texture
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets any seaweed wraps can replace traditional nori
  • 1 tbsp Cooking Spray or brush muffin tin with oil
For the Flavoring
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo or regular mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil or olive oil
For the Rice Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar or apple cider/white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar or honey/agave
For the Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Furikake or sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Green Onion or chives

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cooking the sushi rice according to the package instructions, typically around 20 minutes for perfect fluffiness. Once cooked, mix rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the warm rice until evenly coated.
  2. While the rice cools slightly, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cubed salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir gently for about 2-3 minutes until the salmon is well-coated.
  4. Take your nori sheets and cut them into squares, approximately 4 inches in size.
  5. Lightly grease your muffin tin with cooking spray or brush it with a little oil. Take a nori square and press it firmly into the muffin tin, creating a cup shape. Add a generous scoop of prepared sushi rice, then layer the salmon mixture on top.
  6. Place the muffin tin in your heated oven and bake the cups for about 15 minutes.
  7. Once baked, remove the sushi cups from the oven and let them cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with furikake and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the salmon is fully cooked before removing from the oven for safe and delicious Baked Salmon Sushi Cups. Fresh ingredients elevate the flavors significantly.

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