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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups Recipe

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These Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delicious and convenient twist on traditional sushi. Made with tender cubed salmon seasoned with a spicy mayo sauce, perfectly cooked sushi rice, and crisp nori sheets baked in muffin tins, these sushi cups are a fun and flavorful appetizer or meal that’s simple to prepare and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Cook the sushi rice: Prepare the sushi rice according to package instructions until tender and sticky.
  2. Prepare the rice seasoning: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar. Microwave for about 30 seconds or until the sugar dissolves. Pour this mixture over the cooked rice and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400℉ (204℃) to prepare for baking the sushi cups.
  4. Make the salmon mixture: In a bowl, combine cubed salmon, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix until well incorporated and set aside.
  5. Prepare nori sheets: Cut each nori sheet into 4 rectangles or squares large enough to fit into muffin tin cups.
  6. Assemble sushi cups: Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray. Press a spoonful of sushi rice onto the center of each nori square, then place them into muffin tin cups, pressing rice down lightly. Top each with a layer of the salmon mixture.
  7. Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the tops are slightly golden.
  8. Serve: Remove the sushi cups from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle additional sriracha or spicy mayo on top, then garnish with furikake and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the nori sheets are cut to fit snugly into muffin tins to hold their shape while baking.
  • You can adjust sriracha amounts for desired spice level or substitute with another hot sauce.
  • If you don’t have Kewpie mayo, regular Japanese mayo or a good quality mayonnaise will work as well.
  • Allow the cups to cool slightly before serving to help them set and hold together.
  • Furikake is a Japanese seasoning mix that adds flavor and texture; substitute with toasted sesame seeds if unavailable.

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