on Nov 14, 2022, Updated Jan 17, 2024
Why You’ll Love These Salmon Sushi Cups
If you’re anything like me, you love sushi but don’t have the time or energy to make your own at home. Instead of takeout, enter the perfect solution: baked salmon 🐟 sushi cups. These are so easy to make and come together in under 30 minutes. Salty, savory, creamy, and a hint of spicy, these cups bring new meaning to “I bet you can’t eat just one.”
How to Prepare These Salmon Sushi Cups
♨️ Preheat the oven to 400F. 🍚 Rinse the rice and cook it according to the instructions on the package. (I like to use my rice cooker and add a pinch of salt.) 🐟 Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Cut the salmon into small cubes and add to a bowl with the coconut aminos, salt, and spicy mayo. Stir to combine. 🔪 Cut 2 sheets of nori into 6 equal-sized squares. Add 1 tablespoon of the cooked rice onto each of the squares and press the rice into the nori. 🧁 Place each nori and rice square into a muffin tin insert, then add a tablespoon of the cubed, marinated salmon on top of each rice cup. ⏲️ Bake for about 15 minutes. Broil for the last 60 seconds to get the tops of the sushi cups crispy. 🍽️ Remove the muffin tin from the oven, let cool slightly, and then transfer the sushi cups to a plate. Lastly, garnish with spicy mayo and chives.
Variations and Substitutions for Salmon Sushi Cups
Best Served With
These sushi cups taste incredible topped with a drizzle of Homemade Spicy Mayo. If you’re making these to share (they make an incredible party appetizer), you might also make some with shrimp, following my recipe for Shrimp Sushi Cups. My Asian Style Green Beans add a burst of color alongside, as well as a big serving of fiber. In addition to a drizzle of spicy mayo, I also like eating these with some soy sauce for dipping.
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