Baked Salmon Sushi Cups
- Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes cooking the rice)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 sushi cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
For the rice
1 cup sushi rice, cooked according to the package
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
For the cups
3 sheets nori, each cut into 4 squares
Nonstick spray or neutral oil
For the salmon topping
8 ounces skinless salmon, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
Pinch of salt
For topping
Spicy mayo (1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixed with 1 teaspoon sriracha)
½ avocado, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
Stir the rice vinegar, sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt into the warm cooked rice. Let it cool slightly.
Mix the salmon, soy sauce, mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Press 1 tablespoon of rice onto each nori square with damp fingers, then press it into a muffin cup so the edges stand up.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the salmon mixture on top of each cup.
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and the nori edges are crisp. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes if you want a little color.
Cool in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes, then lift the cups out with a small spoon or knife.
Top with spicy mayo, avocado, green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day and reheat at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes. The nori softens as it sits.
Make-ahead: Cook and season the rice and marinate the salmon a day ahead, keeping them separate. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Doneness: Salmon is safe at an internal temperature of 145°F. It should be opaque and flake easily.
Substitutions: Use shrimp or chopped imitation crab in place of the salmon.
Allergens: Contains fish, soy, egg (mayonnaise) and sesame.
Find it online: https://comfortkitchenrecipes.com/baked-salmon-sushi-cups/