Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
If you’re craving sushi but want a simpler approach, these Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are the perfect solution! This viral recipe combines tender salmon, fluffy sushi rice, and crispy nori for a delightful bite that’s sure to impress family and friends. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sushi cups are versatile, allowing you to customize them with various proteins and toppings. They work wonderfully as appetizers or a main course and can even be made ahead for busy weeknights. Enjoy the fun presentation and delicious flavors with every mouthful!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/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
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until sugar dissolves. Mix into cooked rice.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori into squares and grease muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Layer sushi rice in nori squares, then top with salmon mixture.
- Bake for 15 minutes until salmon is cooked through and slightly golden.
- Garnish with furikake and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg