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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups for a Tasty Twist on Sushi

Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups offer a fun and approachable twist on traditional sushi, perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Mixture
  • 1 lb Salmon Choose fresh, high-quality salmon
  • 2 tbsp Light Soy Sauce Low-sodium is a fine alternative
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie Mayo Regular mayo can be used in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to your spice preference
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Olive oil works for a milder taste
For the Sushi Rice
  • 1 cup Sushi Rice Jasmine rice can be a tasty substitution
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar Mix with sugar for best results
  • 1 tbsp White Sugar Honey or agave syrup can be alternatives
For the Nori Cups
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets Skip for a gluten-free option
  • 1 spray Cooking Spray Olive oil can also be a substitute
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Furikake Optional but recommended
  • 2 tbsp Green Onion Substitute with chives if preferred

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Sushi Rice: Cook sushi rice according to package instructions—about 20 minutes. Mix in rice vinegar and sugar, letting it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) for perfect cooking.
  3. Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Combine salmon, soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Prepare Nori: Cut nori sheets into pieces for muffin tins.
  5. Assemble the Cups: Grease muffin tins, press nori pieces, fill with rice, and layer with salmon mixture.
  6. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Let cool, drizzle with extra sriracha, and garnish with furikake and green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups are best served warm. Feel free to experiment with fillings based on your preferences.

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