Description
These Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional sushi, perfect for a quick and impressive appetizer or snack. Featuring tender cubed salmon marinated in a spicy mayo sauce, nestled atop seasoned sushi rice inside crispy nori cups, this recipe is baked to perfection for a deliciously easy-to-make finger food that’s sure to become a viral favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Mixture
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Sushi Rice
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
Assembly & Garnish
- 3 large nori sheets
- furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Rinse the sushi rice until the water runs clear, then cook it according to the package instructions. This typically involves simmering the rice in water until tender and fluffy.
- Season Rice: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rice vinegar and sugar. Microwave for about 30 seconds or until the sugar is fully dissolved. Pour this mixture over the cooked rice and gently fold it in to evenly season the rice. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400℉ (200℃) to get it ready for baking the sushi cups.
- Prepare Salmon Mixture: In a bowl, mix cubed salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and sesame oil until well combined and evenly coated. Set aside to marinate briefly.
- Prepare Nori Sheets: Cut each large nori sheet into 4 rectangles or squares that will fit inside the wells of a muffin tin.
- Assemble Sushi Cups: Lightly spray the muffin tin with cooking spray. Place each nori square into a muffin cup well. Spoon a portion of seasoned sushi rice onto the center of each nori square, pressing down lightly to form a base layer. Then, top each rice base with a generous layer of the salmon mixture.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake the sushi cups for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the tops have slightly golden edges.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove the sushi cups from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle extra Sriracha or spicy mayo over the top if desired. Garnish with furikake seasoning and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious baked salmon sushi cups!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of Sriracha and spicy mayo added.
- If you don’t have Kewpie mayo, use a high-quality Japanese-style mayo or regular mayo as a substitute.
- Cook sushi rice using a rice cooker or stovetop method for best texture.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Ensure not to overfill the muffin tins to prevent spilling during baking.
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