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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups Recipe

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These Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups offer a delicious twist on traditional sushi. Combining tender baked salmon with seasoned sushi rice in crispy nori cups, topped with spicy mayo and garnished with furikake and green onions, they make a perfect appetizer or light meal. Quick to prepare and bake, these sushi cups bring the flavors of Japanese cuisine right to your table with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

  • 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp white sugar

Salmon Mixture

  • 1 lb salmon, cubed
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Assembly & Garnish

  • 3 large nori sheets
  • furikake, for garnish
  • 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
  • cooking spray, for greasing muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Cook the Rice: Start by cooking the sushi rice according to the package instructions, ensuring it’s tender and sticky enough to hold in the nori cups.
  2. Season the Rice: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the rice vinegar and sugar, then microwave for about 30 seconds until the sugar dissolves. Pour this mixture over the cooked rice and gently fold to combine and let it absorb the flavors.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the sushi cups.
  4. Prepare the Salmon Mixture: In a bowl, combine the cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well to coat all salmon pieces evenly with the flavorful sauce.
  5. Cut Nori Sheets: Cut each large nori sheet into 4 rectangles or squares sized to fit into your muffin tin inserts.
  6. Assemble the Sushi Cups: Lightly grease your muffin tin with cooking spray. Place each nori square into the muffin cups. Press a spoonful of the seasoned sushi rice into each nori-lined cup, packing it gently. Add a generous layer of the salmon mixture on top of the rice in each cup.
  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 have turned slightly golden brown.
  8. Finishing Touches: Once baked, remove the sushi cups and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle with additional Sriracha or spicy mayo if desired, then garnish with furikake and chopped green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure the rice is sticky enough to hold shape but not mushy for best results.
  • You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Sriracha used in the salmon mixture and garnish.
  • If Kewpie mayo is unavailable, regular mayonnaise can be used, but Kewpie gives a richer flavor.
  • Use fresh sushi-grade salmon to ensure safety and taste when baking.
  • These sushi cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge and lightly reheated.

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