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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Delicious Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for Easy Party Pleasing

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a quick and flavorful appetizer that combines salmon and sushi rice for a delightful twist on traditional sushi.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Salmon cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo or regular mayo with rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil preferably toasted
For the Rice Blend
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice do not replace with regular rice
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar adjust as desired for sweetness
For the Cups
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets cut to fit muffin tin
  • 2 tablespoons Furikake or sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion chopped, optional
  • 1 can Cooking Spray for greasing muffin tin

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • stove
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions, about 20 minutes. Mix rice vinegar and white sugar into cooked rice and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine cubed salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly and let rest.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut nori sheets into 4x4 inch pieces.
  4. Place nori sheets into muffin tin molds to form cups.
  5. Layer sushi rice into nori cups, followed by a scoop of salmon mixture. Pack gently.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes until salmon is cooked and nori is crisp.
  7. Let cool slightly, garnish with additional sriracha or spicy mayo, furikake, and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cups can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 2 months.

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