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Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups
Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups are a fun way to enjoy all the flavors of sushi but without all the work of rolling sushi. Nori sheets are baked in a muffin tin with rice and a spicy salmon mixture for the ultimate sushi cups!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 sushi cups
Calories: 110 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Spicy Salmon Filling
- 1 lb salmon (approximately 3 filets, cut into small cubes)
- 2 tablespoon Kewpie mayonnaise (Japanese mayonnaise, or regular mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (can be omitted)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon soy sauce
Sushi Cups
- 3 Nori sheets (cut each sheet into 4 squares)
- ⅔ cup Uncooked sushi rice (or uncooked sticky Jasmine rice, plus water measurement according to package)
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
Optional Spicy Mayo (Store-bought or Homemade)
- ¼ cup Kewpie mayonnaise (Japanese mayonnaise, or regular mayonnaise)
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
Garnish
- green onions (sliced)
- sesame seeds
- spicy mayo
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the rice stove top or in a rice cooker according to package directions. Once the rice has finished cooking transfer to a bowl and stir in the rice vinegar. Set the rice aside until ready to assemble.
- To prepare the salmon, in a large bowl combine the cubed salmon, kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and low sodium soy sauce. Gently mix and set aside to marinate.
- If using homemade spicy mayo for garnish, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha in a small bowl and mix until fully combined. Set aside.
- Working on a cutting board or plate, add 2 tablespoons of the seasoned rice to each nori square. Flatten the rice in the center of the nori (do not push the rice out to the edges of the nori, keep it in the center only).
- Press each nori sheet with rice into the cups of a 12 count muffin tin. Gently press the rice down to spread it out on the bottom of the muffin tin.
- Add about 2 tablespoons of the salmon on top of the rice.
- Bake in the oven for 8-9 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through. Optional: broil for 1-2 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle spicy mayo over top of the sushi cups. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Note: nutrition information does not include optional spicy mayo garnish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
110kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
187mg
(8%)
Potassium
202mg
(6%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12sushi cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.