Description
Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are the perfect blend of convenience and flavor, making them a trending dish that’s ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in. These bite-sized sushi cups feature tender salmon, fluffy sushi rice, and crispy nori, all baked to perfection. With a delightful combination of sriracha and Kewpie mayo, each cup is bursting with flavor while remaining simple enough for anyone to whip up. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these sushi cups are not just delicious—they’re also a healthier alternative to takeout sushi!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- Furikake and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Mix rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until sugar dissolves. Combine with cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine salmon, soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares; place in greased muffin tin.
- Press sushi rice into nori cups; top with salmon mixture.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sushi cups (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg