Viral TikTok Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

Quick and easy Viral TikTok Baked Salmon Sushi Cups with seasoned rice, salmon, prawns, and avocado. Baked to perfection in minutes — a simple twist for sushi lovers!

Prep Time20

Cook Time7

Total Time27

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

3 nori sheets seaweed, each cut into 4 squares
8.5 ounces fresh salmon diced
10 fresh prawns peeled and deveined
1 avocado cubed
soy sauce spicy mayo, or wasabi for serving
sesame seeds for garnish
sliced green onions for garnish

For Sushi Rice

½ cup sushi rice
1 ¼ cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Salmon and Shrimp Marinade

2 tbsp chili sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon lime juice

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Instructions

Prepare the Sushi Rice

Start by rinsing 125 grams (⅔ cup) of sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch. Let the rinsed rice soak in fresh water for about 30 minutes.
Drain the rice and transfer it to a pot or rice cooker. Add 320 ml (1 ⅓ cups) of water. For a pot, bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. Heat gently until the sugar and salt dissolve. Once the rice has rested, drizzle the vinegar mixture over the warm rice and gently fold it in using a rice paddle or wooden spoon. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Marinate the Salmon and Prawns

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of honey (or maple syrup), ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of ginger powder, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
Place the diced salmon and peeled, deveined prawns in a zip-top bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let them marinate for about 15-20 minutes.

Prepare the Nori Sheets

Cut each of the 3 nori sheets into 4 equal squares, resulting in a total of 12 squares.

Assemble the Sushi Cups

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take a muffin tray and gently press a nori square into each cup, forming a little bowl.
Add a small amount of seasoned sushi rice to each nori cup, pressing it down lightly to secure it in place. Top half of the rice-filled cups with the marinated salmon and the other half with the marinated prawns.

Bake the Sushi Cups

Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 5-7 minutes, or until the salmon and prawns are cooked through, and the edges of the nori become slightly crispy.

Garnish and Serve

Remove the sushi cups from the oven and let them cool for a minute. Top each cup with cubed avocado, drizzle with spicy mayo (mix mayonnaise and sriracha), and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve the sushi cups with soy sauce and wasabi on the side.

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Notes

Rinse rice well to remove excess starch for the right texture.
Use a rice cooker for consistently cooked rice.
Assemble sushi cups right before baking to avoid soggy nori.
Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to evenly distribute the rice
Prepare rice and seafood ahead of time. Assemble and bake just before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven to restore crispness.
Customize by swapping seafood with chicken, tofu, or vegetables, and add toppings like pickled ginger or sesame seeds.

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