Description
Discover these delicious Baked Salmon Sushi Cups, a delightful fusion of flavors that brings traditional sushi elements into a bite-sized treat. Perfectly baked salmon on a bed of sushi rice with fresh vegetables makes for an elegant meal or appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 lb salmon fillets
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- 1 sheet nori, cut into small circles (for cups)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dice the cucumber and avocado.
- In a pot, combine sushi rice and water, bring to a boil, then simmer until tender.
- Season the salmon fillets with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the sushi cups for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2-3 days.
- Freezing is possible for up to a month, though texture may change when reheating.
- Serve with dipping sauces like soy sauce, wasabi, or pickled ginger for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg