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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Viral Recipe)

Delicious and easy-to-make baked salmon sushi cups that combine the flavors of sushi with a fun, bite-sized twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sushi Cups
  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice cooled
  • 2 sheets nori cut into small squares
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon Filling
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skinless
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon wasabi optional

Method
 

Prepare the Sushi Rice
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Salmon Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix the salmon fillet with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Place the salmon mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
Assemble the Sushi Cups
  1. Grease a muffin tin and press a square of nori into each cup to form a shell.
  2. Fill each nori cup with a spoonful of sushi rice, followed by the baked salmon.
  3. Top with avocado slices, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Serve
  1. Serve warm with wasabi on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

These sushi cups can be customized with your favorite toppings and sauces.

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