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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Delicious Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for Flavorful Fun

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups combine comfort food with adventure, offering a fun twist on traditional sushi.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salmon Mixture
  • 1 cup salmon cubed, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayo or regular mayo
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 dash sesame oil substitute with vegetable oil if needed
Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup sushi rice short-grain
  • 1.25 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar or coconut sugar
Wrap and Garnish
  • 4 sheets nori cut into squares
  • 1 tablespoon furikake optional
  • 2 stalks green onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • Muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 1 ΒΌ cups of water, boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of white sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves. Fluff the sushi rice and fold in the vinegar mixture.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃) and grease the muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  4. Combine 1 cup of cubed salmon, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of Kewpie mayo, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, and a dash of sesame oil in a mixing bowl.
  5. Cut nori sheets into squares, press them into the muffin tins. Fill with sushi rice and top with the salmon mixture.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked and nori is crispy.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes, then garnish with sriracha, Kewpie mayo, furikake, and green onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a crowd-pleasing, healthier alternative to store-bought snacks.

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