Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Viral Recipe)
Delight in the mouthwatering flavors of Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, a viral recipe that brings a fun twist to traditional sushi. These adorable sushi cups are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Filled with tender salmon, fluffy sushi rice, and crispy nori sheets, each bite is elevated with zesty sriracha and creamy Kewpie mayo. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you’ll have an impressive dish that looks stunning and tastes incredible.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb salmon, cubed
- 1 ½ cup uncooked sushi rice
- 3 large nori sheets
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Kewpie mayo
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and sugar; microwave until dissolved. Mix into the cooked rice.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, mix diced salmon with soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil.
- Cut nori sheets into squares and place them in a greased muffin tin.
- Layer sushi rice followed by the salmon mixture in each nori square.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and slightly golden.
- Garnish with furikake and green onions before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sushi cup (85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg