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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

A creative twist on traditional sushi, featuring cubed salmon baked in nori cups filled with seasoned sushi rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb salmon Cut into cubes to ensure even cooking.
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce Adds depth of flavor to the salmon.
  • 1 tbsp Kewpie Mayo Gives creaminess and richness to the filling.
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha For a spicy kick that elevates the dish.
  • 1 tsp sesame oil Enhances the overall flavor profile with nutty notes.
  • 1.5 cups uncooked sushi rice The base of these tasty cups providing texture.
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar Balances the sweetness of the sugar in the rice mix.
  • 2 tsp white sugar Helps to sweeten the rice slightly for a traditional taste.
  • 3 large nori sheets Essential for holding all the delicious fillings together.
  • furikake For garnish adding an umami finish to each cup.
  • 1 green onion Chopped as a fresh garnish on top.
  • cooking spray To ensure easy removal from muffin tins.

Method
 

  1. Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender. Once cooked, let it cool slightly before mixing in a combination of rice vinegar and sugar that you've heated in the microwave until dissolved.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine your cubed salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix everything together until well combined and set aside while you work on preparing your nori sheets.
  3. Cut your nori sheets into squares large enough to fit into muffin tin slots, then lightly grease these slots with cooking spray for easy removal later on. Place a spoonful of sushi rice in each nori square and press it down gently before topping it off with your prepared salmon mixture.
  4. Preheat your oven to 400℉ and bake your filled nori cups for approximately 15 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and the salmon is fully cooked through.
  5. After baking, allow your sushi cups to cool for a few minutes before drizzling extra sriracha or spicy mayo over them. Top with furikake and chopped green onions for added flavor before serving immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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