Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups
Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups are a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on traditional sushi. These delightful cups feature creamy avocado, fresh salmon, and zesty spicy mayo all nestled in a crunchy rice shell. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they promise to impress your guests with their stunning presentation and delicious taste. Easy to customize based on personal preferences, these sushi cups will be the highlight of any gathering. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (makes about 8 cups) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 2 cups short-grain sushi rice
- 8 oz sushi-grade salmon, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, chopped
- 1 firm cucumber, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for topping)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for topping)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear; cook according to package instructions (15-20 minutes).
- Transfer warm rice to a bowl; mix with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Dice salmon and slice cucumber; cut avocado into small pieces.
- Press cooled rice into muffin tins lined with plastic wrap or silicone molds.
- Fill each cup with salmon, cucumber, and avocado.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup - approximately 100g
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap salmon for cooked tuna if preferred. Adjust sriracha for desired spice level or use different sauces.