Viral TikTok Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

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

Prep Time23

Cook Time7

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

3 nori sheets seaweed, each cut into 4 squares
8.5 ounces fresh salmon diced
10 fresh shrimp 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: Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Let it soak briefly, then drain and transfer it to a pot or rice cooker. Add the water and cook until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. If using a pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let it rest, covered.
½ cup sushi rice, 1 ¼ cup water
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Heat gently until the sugar and salt dissolve. Drizzle the mixture over the warm rice and gently fold it in. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp sugar, ¼ tsp salt
Marinate the Salmon and Shrimp: Mix the chili sauce, soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, garlic powder, ginger powder, and lime juice. Add the diced salmon and shrimp, toss to coat, and let them marinate briefly.
8.5 ounces fresh salmon , 2 tbsp chili sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp ginger powder, 1 tbsp lime juice, 10 fresh shrimp
Prepare the Nori: Cut the nori sheets into equal squares.
3 nori sheets
Assemble the Sushi Cups: Take a small scoop of seasoned sushi rice and place it in the centre of each nori square. Press the rice gently into the nori as you place each square into the muffin tray. Add diced marinated salmon on top of the rice in each sushi cup, spreading it evenly without overfilling.
Bake: Bake in a preheated oven until the salmon and shrimp are fully cooked and the edges of the nori and rice are lightly crisp.
Garnish and Serve: Let the sushi cups cool briefly, then top with avocado, spicy mayo, sesame seeds, and green onions. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi if desired.
1 avocado , soy sauce, sesame seeds, sliced green onions

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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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