Description
These Baked Salmon Sushi Cups are a delightful fusion of sushi and baked bites! Flaky salmon, creamy avocado, and sushi rice are wrapped in crispy wonton cups for a fun and easy twist on traditional sushi. Perfect as an appetizer or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional, for heat)
- Pickled ginger, for garnish (optional)
- Wasabi, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with paper muffin liners.
- Place a wonton wrapper into each muffin cup, pressing the edges gently to fit. Bake the wrappers for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Season the salmon fillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place it on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Once cooled, flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved, then mix this dressing into the cooked sushi rice.
- Assemble the sushi cups: Start by spooning a small amount of seasoned sushi rice into each baked wonton cup. Top with flaked salmon, a slice of avocado, and a sprinkle of green onions.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sriracha over the top, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Garnish with pickled ginger and wasabi if desired, then serve immediately!
Notes
- If you prefer, you can use cooked salmon or even tuna for a variation.
- For a more authentic flavor, add a bit of furikake seasoning to the rice before assembling.
- These cups can be served warm or cold, making them a versatile option for meal prep or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg