Description
Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins are a delicious twist on traditional sushi, combining the flavors of spicy salmon with the convenience of a muffin.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (6 ounces) spicy salmon (or fresh cooked salmon, flaked)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup nori (seaweed) sheets, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- Remove the rice from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, combine the spicy salmon, mayonnaise, sriracha, green onions, and cucumber. Mix until well combined.
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Press a spoonful of sushi rice into the bottom of each muffin cup, creating a small base. Add a spoonful of the salmon mixture on top of the rice, then cover with more rice, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Sprinkle nori pieces on top of each muffin and add sesame seeds if using. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and crispy.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, broil the muffins for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Try substituting the spicy salmon with crab or shrimp for a different flavor.
- You can also add avocado for creaminess or pickled ginger for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg