Description
Sushi Bake Cups are a fun, bite-sized version of the viral sushi bake trend featuring creamy salmon, sticky sushi rice, and crispy nori baked to perfection. Ideal for parties, lunches, or sushi cravings, these easy-to-make cups are packed with flavor and ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Salmon (fresh or frozen, skin removed)
Kewpie mayo
Sushi rice
Rice vinegar
Soy sauce
Salt
Sesame seeds
Green onions (optional, for garnish)
Nori sheets (seaweed)
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
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Cook sushi rice and season with rice vinegar and salt.
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Dice salmon into cubes and mix with Kewpie mayo and soy sauce.
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Lightly grease a muffin tin and line each cup with a square of nori.
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Spoon seasoned rice into each nori cup.
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Top with the salmon mixture.
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Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
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Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
Add sriracha for a spicy kick.
Swap salmon with shrimp, crab, or tofu for variation.
Add flavor with furikake seasoning or pickled ginger.
Serve warm for best texture; reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Fusion
