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Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

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Delight in these flavorful Baked Salmon Sushi Cups featuring tender baked salmon combined with sushi rice and fresh ingredients for a healthy and elegant appetizer or light meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sushi rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz fresh salmon fillet
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 sheets nori, cut into small squares
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Pickled ginger and wasabi for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold into cooked rice and let cool to room temperature.
  4. Place salmon fillet on a baking sheet, brush with soy sauce and sesame oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through. Let cool slightly, then flake into small pieces.
  5. Line a mini muffin tin with nori squares.
  6. Press a tablespoon of sushi rice firmly into each nori-lined cup to form a base.
  7. Top with flaked salmon, a slice of avocado, sesame seeds, and green onions.
  8. Gently press to compact cups slightly. Optionally, bake the assembled cups for 5 minutes to warm.
  9. Carefully remove sushi cups from the muffin tin and serve with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired.

Notes

For an extra crunch, add finely chopped cucumber or radish on top before serving, and serve with a drizzle of spicy mayo.

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