Easy Baked Salmon Sushi Cups (Print Version)

Baked nori cups packed with salmon, seasoned rice, spicy mayo, and vibrant garnishes for a crave-worthy bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Salmon Mixture

01 - 450 g salmon, cubed
02 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon Kewpie mayonnaise
04 - 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Sushi Rice

06 - 300 g sushi rice, uncooked
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 2 teaspoons white sugar

→ Assembly and Garnish

09 - 3 large nori sheets
10 - Cooking spray
11 - Furikake, for garnish
12 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
13 - Extra sriracha or spicy mayo, for drizzling

# Steps:

01 - Cook the sushi rice according to manufacturer instructions. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice vinegar and white sugar, heating for about 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves. Pour over the cooked rice and mix until fully incorporated. Set aside.
02 - Set oven to 200°C (400°F) and allow to preheat fully.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine cubed salmon, light soy sauce, Kewpie mayonnaise, sriracha, and sesame oil. Stir until salmon is evenly coated.
04 - Cut each nori sheet into 4 equal squares or rectangles, sized to fit into muffin tin wells.
05 - Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray. Place a nori square into each well, pressing down gently. Add a spoonful of seasoned sushi rice onto each nori, pressing lightly to form a base. Top with an even layer of salmon mixture.
06 - Place the filled muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the salmon is fully cooked with golden edges.
07 - Remove sushi cups from the oven and let them cool briefly. Drizzle with extra sriracha or spicy mayo, garnish with furikake and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For crispier nori, assemble and bake immediately rather than letting assembled cups rest.
02 - Use sushi-grade salmon for optimal flavor and safety.