Easy Salmon Sushi Bake Cups Recipe
These Easy Salmon Sushi Bake Cups are a delightful twist on traditional sushi, featuring a savory and spicy salmon filling nestled in a crispy nori cup on a bed of seasoned sushi rice. Perfect for a quick appetizer or snack!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 sushi bake cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sushi Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Filling:
- 1 cup cooked salmon, flaked
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayo (like Kewpie)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 6 sheets roasted seaweed (nori), quartered
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Sushi Rice: Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt with warm sushi rice.
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin. Press nori into each cup and add seasoned rice.
- Make Salmon Mixture: Combine salmon, Japanese mayo, sriracha, and soy sauce. Spoon over rice in each cup.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
- Finish and Serve: Top with avocado, cucumber, sesame seeds, and green onions. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use canned salmon for convenience or swap with imitation crab or cooked shrimp.
- Add more sriracha for extra heat or drizzle with unagi sauce for a sweet touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
