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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Viral Recipe)

Delicious and easy-to-make sushi cups filled with baked salmon and fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick meal or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Sushi Cups
  • 1 cup sushi rice uncooked
  • 1 1/4 water
  • 2 sheets nori cut into small squares
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Salmon Filling
  • 1 pound salmon fillet skinless
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise preferably Japanese mayo
Toppings
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tablespoon pickled ginger for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon wasabi optional

Method
 

Prepare the Sushi Rice
  1. Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir into the cooked rice and let cool.
Prepare the Salmon
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet, drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Once cooked, flake the salmon into a bowl and mix in chopped green onions and mayonnaise.
Assemble the Sushi Cups
  1. Preheat the muffin tin by lightly greasing it. Press a small amount of sushi rice into each muffin cup, forming a cup shape.
  2. Fill each rice cup with the salmon mixture, then top with avocado slices and pickled ginger.
  3. Serve immediately with wasabi on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

These sushi cups can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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