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Rendang Shepherd’s Pie

Viral TikTok Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These viral Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are the perfect portable lunch! Packed with tender salmon, seasoned sushi rice, and crisp nori, they’re baked to perfection in a muffin tin and topped with creamy mayo, sesame seeds, and green onions. It’s an easy, gluten-free twist on the popular sushi bake trend. #HomemadeRecipes #HealthyRecipesEasy #QuickDinnerIdeas #FineDiningRecipes


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds Salmon, skin removed and cubed
  • 1 Pinch Sea Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 2 Tablespoons Kewpie Mayo (or homemade mayo)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cooked Sushi Rice
  • 1 Teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • 12 Nori Squares
  • 1 Squeeze Kewpie Mayo (for garnish)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, toss the cubed salmon with sea salt, soy sauce, and mayo until well coated.
  3. In another bowl, mix cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar until evenly coated.
  4. Cut nori sheets into squares if needed and place them on a flat surface.
  5. Add 2–3 tablespoons of rice to each nori square, fold, and place in the muffin tin cavities.
  6. Top each rice-filled nori cup with about 2 tablespoons of the salmon mixture.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
  8. Remove from oven and garnish with a squeeze of Kewpie mayo, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
  9. Serve immediately. Best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

  • Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
  • If your nori sheets are large, cut them to fit your muffin tin.
  • Customize with extra garnishes like avocado or pickled ginger.
  • For crispier nori, serve immediately after baking.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg