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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups That Will Impress Your Guests

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful twist on sushi that will impress your guests with minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Salmon substitute cooked shrimp or crab if desired
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo regular mayo mixed with rice vinegar works as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha adjust for desired heat level
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil you can use olive oil instead
For the Rice Base
  • 1 cup Uncooked Sushi Rice short grain rice can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar white vinegar can be used if needed
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar honey or agave syrup is a great alternative
For the Cup Structure
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets ensure cut to size (4x4 inches)
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray opt for any preferred cooking oil
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onion substitute with chives if desired
  • to taste Furikake optional, sprinkle for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the uncooked sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions for 15-20 minutes until fluffy. Mix in rice vinegar and sugar, set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃) while the rice rests.
  3. In a bowl, combine chopped salmon, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well, set aside.
  4. Cut nori sheets into 4x4 inch squares for the muffin tin.
  5. Grease muffin tin, place nori squares in each cup, and press down to form a bowl shape. Fill with sushi rice and top with salmon mixture.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until salmon is golden and nori is crispy.
  7. Let cool, drizzle with sriracha, sprinkle with green onions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize ingredients to cater to various dietary preferences, substitute salmon with shrimp or tofu as desired.

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