Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
If you’re craving sushi but want something simple and fun to make at home, these Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are the perfect solution! This viral recipe combines tender salmon with fluffy sushi rice, all nestled in charming nori cups. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delightful dish that caters to both kids and adults, making it ideal for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Plus, the flavor combinations, featuring creamy Kewpie mayo and spicy sriracha, will leave everyone at the table wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp white sugar
- 3 large nori sheets
- furikake, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions.
- Combine rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl until dissolved; mix into cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix diced salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Cut nori sheets into pieces suitable for muffin tin cups.
- Grease muffin tin with cooking spray; layer sushi rice and salmon mixture in each cup.
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with furikake and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg