Description
Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful, deconstructed twist on traditional sushi that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. This viral recipe is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for any occasion—from casual family meals to festive gatherings. With fresh salmon, perfectly cooked sushi rice, and savory nori cups, topped with spicy sriracha and creamy Kewpie mayo, these bite-sized treats are a fun and flavorful way to enjoy sushi at home. Ready in just 30 minutes, they offer a customizable experience that allows you to tailor the ingredients to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- Cooking spray
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Mix rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until dissolved. Combine with cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix cubed salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares and lightly grease muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Press a spoonful of sushi rice into each nori square in the muffin tin, followed by the salmon mixture on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until salmon is cooked through and slightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg