Description
Discover the deliciousness of Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, a viral sensation that reimagines traditional sushi into an irresistible, bite-sized treat. Perfect for parties or a unique dinner at home, these sushi cups combine fresh salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and crispy nori for a delightful fusion of flavors. Topped with sriracha and Kewpie mayo, each cup offers a burst of taste that will leave your guests craving more. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these sushi cups are not only fun to make but also a healthy option packed with protein and healthy fats from salmon. Whether served as appetizers or a main dish, they promise to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon (cubed)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 3 large nori sheets
- Furikake and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until dissolved.
- Combine cooked rice with vinegar mixture; stir well.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil; mix well.
- Cut nori sheets into squares and arrange in greased muffin tin slots.
- Spoon sushi rice into each nori square, then top with salmon mixture.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg