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Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

Savory Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups for a Fun Twist at Home

These Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups combine crunchy nori and spicy salmon for a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Filling
  • 1 lb Fresh Salmon cubed
  • 1/2 cup Kewpie Mayonnaise or regular/dairy-free mayo
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha omit for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or gluten-free soy sauce
For the Sushi Cups
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets cut into squares
  • 2 cups Sushi Rice or sticky Jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
For the Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Optional Spicy Mayo mix additional Kewpie mayo with sriracha
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Rice cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the sushi rice according to package directions and mix in rice wine vinegar.
  3. Combine cubed salmon with Kewpie mayo, sriracha, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Cut nori sheets into squares. Place sushi rice in center and fold nori around to create cups.
  5. Spoon salmon mixture into each rice-filled nori cup.
  6. Bake the sushi cups for 8-9 minutes until salmon is cooked and nori is crispy.
  7. Drizzle with spicy mayo and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These sushi cups can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free soy sauce and mayo options.

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