Spicy Salmon Sushi Cups

5 from 1 vote

These spicy salmon sushi cups feature crispy rice cups filled with a spicy sriracha salmon filling and topped with lots of fresh avocado and jalapeno.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

Rice Cups

1-1/2 cups short-grain sushi rice, rinsed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Spicy Salmon Filling

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoons sriracha hot sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb fresh skinless salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup thinly-sliced scallion
Salt and pepper to taste
12 (3x2 in) squares nori
2 medium avocados, pitted and thinly sliced
Fresh jalapeno slices, additional sliced scallions, sesame seeds, and hot sauce for garnish

Instructions

Rice Cups

Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring rice to a simmer over medium-high heat then reduce heat to low heat, cover pot, and allow to cook 10-15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is evaporated.
In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Toss into warm rice until evenly combined. Transfer rice to a large bowl and allow to cool at room temperature 30 minutes. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill rice 1 hour in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 425F. Spray a 12-cup muffin tin well with nonstick pan spray.
Scoop about 1/4 cup of cooled rice mixture into each muffin cup and pat very firmly into bottom and a little ways up the sides. Spray rice cups well with pan spray.
Bake rice cups at 425F 25-30 minutes until rice is golden brown and crispy. Allow to cool in pan while you prepare the salmon filling.

Spicy Salmon Filling

In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Fold in salmon and scallion until combined and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Gently run a butter knife around each rice cup to remove and transfer to a serving plate. Press a square of nori into each rice cup and fill with salmon filling. Garnish cups with avocado, jalapeno slices, scallion, sesame seeds, and hot sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Sushi cups are best if served immediately after assembly.

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