Sushi Salmon Bake Cups

 

🍣Sushi Salmon Bake Cups 

A Bite-Sized Fusion of Flavor and Fun!

Looking for a quick, delicious twist on traditional sushi? These Sushi Salmon Bake Cups are the perfect crowd-pleaser! 🥢 With creamy, savory salmon filling nestled in crispy seaweed and rice cups, this easy recipe brings sushi night to your kitchen—no rolling skills required! 🙌

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🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked sushi rice 🍚
• 2 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt 🧂
• 1 can (5 oz) salmon (or cooked fresh salmon) 🐟
• 2 tbsp Japanese mayo (or regular mayo) 🥄
• 1 tsp sriracha 🌶️ (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 green onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 6 small nori (seaweed) sheets
• Sesame seeds for garnish
• Avocado slices, cucumber, or spicy mayo for topping 🥑🥒

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👩‍🍳 Recipe Description:

1. Prepare the rice: Mix warm sushi rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it cool slightly.

2. Make the filling: In a bowl, mix salmon, mayo, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onion.

3. Shape the cups: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut nori sheets into squares. Press sushi rice into greased muffin tin cups, then line with nori pieces.

4. Fill & bake: Spoon the salmon mixture into each cup. Bake for 10–12 minutes until slightly golden and heated through.

5. Top & serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and your favorite toppings like avocado or a drizzle of spicy mayo!

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💡 Tips:

• Use a muffin tin for perfect cup shapes. 🧁
• Don’t overbake—just enough to warm and slightly crisp the edges!
• Swap salmon for canned tuna or cooked crab for a twist! 🦀
• Great for meal prep or party snacks—just reheat and serve.
• Serve with soy sauce or wasabi on the side for that extra sushi kick! 🍶

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These Sushi Salmon Bake Cups are everything you love about sushi, in a crispy, creamy, spicy little bite! Perfect for sharing—or not. 😉