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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for Effortless Entertaining

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups bring together delicious salmon flavors in a convenient, bite-sized format, perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Filling
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon, cubed Canned salmon can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce Tamari is a gluten-free substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Regular mayonnaise can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust to spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Olive oil can be used as a substitute.
For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Uncooked Sushi Rice Short-grain is ideal.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Honey or agave syrup can be used as a replacement.
For Assembly
  • 6 sheets Nori Sheets Consider using sesame leaves or lettuce.
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake Optional, but recommended for garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion, chopped Can be replaced with chives.
  • 1 cooking spray Cooking Spray Olive oil or butter can be used.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the uncooked sushi rice according to package instructions. Mix rice vinegar with white sugar in a microwave-safe bowl until sugar dissolves, then fold into rice and set aside to cool.
  2. Combine cubed salmon, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl and stir until well incorporated.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare nori sheets and muffin tin.
  4. Cut nori sheets into squares to fit into the muffin tin's cups.
  5. Spray muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a nori square into each cup, pack sushi rice into each cup, and top with salmon mixture.
  6. Bake assembled sushi cups for 15 minutes until salmon is opaque and nori tops are golden.
  7. Cool slightly before transferring to a serving platter; garnish with sriracha, Kewpie mayo, furikake, and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cups are customizable with different toppings to suit your tastes. Store leftovers in an airtight container, and enjoy them warmed up!

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