Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Viral Recipe) Recipe
These Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups offer a fun and delicious twist on traditional sushi, combining tender baked salmon, flavorful sushi rice, and crispy nori sheets. With a simple preparation and quick baking time, this viral recipe is perfect for entertaining or a unique weeknight meal. The spicy, creamy salmon topping balanced with seasoned vinegared rice creates an irresistible bite-sized delight garnished with furikake and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
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 cups uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
Assembly & Garnishes
- 3 large nori sheets
- Furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook Sushi Rice: Prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, set it aside.
- Season Rice: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice vinegar and sugar. Microwave for about 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves. Pour this mixture over the cooked rice and stir well to combine. Set aside while preparing the salmon mixture.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400℉ (204℃) to preheat.
- Prepare Salmon Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Set aside.
- Cut Nori Sheets: Slice each nori sheet into 4 rectangles or squares, sized to fit snugly into muffin tin cups.
- Assemble Sushi Cups: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place each nori piece into a muffin cup. Add a spoonful of sushi rice to each nori square, pressing gently to form a base layer. Next, layer the salmon mixture over the rice evenly.
- Bake: Bake the assembled sushi cups in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the tops turn slightly golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the cups from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with extra Sriracha or spicy mayo if desired, and garnish with furikake and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute salmon with another type of firm fish if preferred.
- To make it less spicy, reduce or omit the Sriracha according to taste.
- Ensure not to overfill muffin cups to prevent difficulty in removing sushi cups.
- Use freshly cut green onions for the best garnish aroma and flavor.
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