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Sushi Bake Cups

Sushi Bake Cups: Savory, Easy Appetizer to Impress Friends

Delight in these Sushi Bake Cups that fuse tender salmon with savory sushi rice. A quick and impressive appetizer for any gathering!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Salmon Mixture
  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Can use canned salmon for convenience.
  • 2 tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Kewpie Mayo Can use regular mayonnaise if Kewpie is unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Sushi Base
  • 1 cup Uncooked Sushi Rice Make sure to rinse before cooking.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar
For Assembly
  • 4 sheets Nori Sheets
  • 1 tablespoon Furikake
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion Chopped, for garnish.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cooking the uncooked sushi rice according to the package instructions, which typically takes about 20 minutes. Mix rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl until dissolved, then gently fold into warm rice and set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400℉ (200℃). In a bowl, combine cubed fresh salmon with light soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well until the salmon is coated.
  3. Cut nori sheets into squares that fit into muffin tin cups, leaving a little overhang to create crispy edges.
  4. Grease muffin tin lightly. Press a small amount of sushi rice into the bottom of each nori square and layer salmon mixture generously on top.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the tops are golden. Keep an eye on them as they bake.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes, drizzle with spicy mayo, sprinkle furikake, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure not to overcrowd the muffin tin for even cooking. Pre-assemble and bake just before serving for warm, crispy delights.

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