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Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Flavor-packed sushi-inspired muffin tin cups with seasoned rice, baked salmon, and spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sushi Rice
  • 2 cups sushi rice uncooked
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Salmon Topping
  • 1 lb salmon fillet
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Toppings
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 0.5 cup cucumber diced
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Rinse sushi rice until water runs clear. Cook with water, then season with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. Bake seasoned salmon at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until flaky.
  3. Mix mayonnaise and sriracha to create spicy mayo.
  4. Line muffin tin with nori squares and press rice into each cup.
  5. Top with flaked salmon and drizzle with spicy mayo.
  6. Bake 8–10 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Customize toppings with crab, tuna, or vegetables for variation.