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Sushi Bake Cups Recipe

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Sushi Bake Cups are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that combines the flavors of sushi in a convenient muffin tin form. These cups feature seasoned sushi rice, marinated salmon, and crispy nori sheets, baked to perfection and topped with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a delicious bite-sized treat perfect for gatherings or snacks.

Ingredients

Salmon Mixture

  • 1/2 lb salmon, cut into cubes
  • 2 tbsp Kewpie mayo
  • 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce

Rice Mixture

  • 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Other Ingredients

  • Nori sheets
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup green onions, chopped
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the sushi bake cups to ensure a smooth cooking process.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray for easy removal later.
  3. Make Salmon Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cubed salmon, Kewpie mayonnaise, and soy sauce. Mix gently to coat the salmon evenly, then set aside to marinate briefly.
  4. Prepare Nori Cups: Cut the nori sheets into squares large enough to line each muffin cup. Press each square firmly into the muffin tin cups to form little seaweed cups.
  5. Mix Rice: In another bowl, combine the cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and salt, mixing thoroughly to season the rice evenly.
  6. Fill Nori Cups with Rice: Spoon the seasoned rice mixture into each nori cup, pressing lightly to form a compact base layer.
  7. Top Cups with Salmon: Add a generous layer of the marinated salmon mixture on top of the rice-filled nori cups, spreading evenly.
  8. Sprinkle Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over each sushi bake cup for added flavor and crunch.
  9. Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and the cups are slightly crisp.
  10. Cool and Garnish: Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let the sushi bake cups cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy your delicious sushi bake cups!

Notes

  • You can substitute salmon with crab meat or shrimp for a different seafood flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, add a bit of sriracha to the salmon mixture.
  • Make sure to use short-grain sushi rice for the best texture.
  • Nori sheets can become soggy if left too long after baking; serve shortly after cooling.
  • These bake cups can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.

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