Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
If you’re craving sushi but want something quick and easy, try these Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups! These delightful treats blend tender salmon with fluffy sushi rice, all encased in crispy nori. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these sushi cups are not only delicious but also customizable to fit your taste. With a kick from sriracha and creamy Kewpie mayo, every bite is bursting with flavor. Plus, they are a fun way to get everyone involved in the kitchen! You’ll impress your family and friends with this innovative dish that brings the sushi experience home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
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, for garnish
- 1 green onion, for garnish
- cooking spray
Instructions
- 1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions until fluffy and sticky.
- 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until sugar dissolves. Pour over cooked rice.
- 3. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- 4. Combine diced salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a bowl; mix well.
- 5. Cut nori sheets into squares to fit muffin tins.
- 6. Grease muffin tin; press sushi rice into each nori square and top with salmon mixture.
- 7. Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- 8. Garnish with furikake and chopped green onions before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sushi cups (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg