Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins
Spicy Baked Salmon Sushi Muffins are a fun and creative twist on traditional sushi. These bite-sized muffins combine fresh salmon, sushi rice, and nori seaweed, baked to perfection and topped with a spicy mayo drizzle. A unique and delicious way to enjoy sushi at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
3 sheets nori seaweed
2 cups sushi rice, cooked
½ pound salmon filet, skin removed, cubed
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ cup carrots, peeled and diced
½ cup cucumbers, diced
For the Spicy Mayo:
¼ cup kewpie mayo
1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
For Garnish:
Sesame seeds
Scallions, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with silicone muffin cups.
- Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, toss cubed salmon with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and ground ginger. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Muffin Base: Tear nori seaweed into small pieces and place a layer at the bottom of each muffin cup. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sushi rice on top of the nori and gently press down to form a base.
- Add the Salmon and Vegetables: Layer marinated salmon on top of the rice, followed by diced carrots and cucumbers. Press everything gently to compact.
- Bake: Place muffin tin in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until salmon is fully cooked and muffins are golden on top.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, mix kewpie mayo, sriracha sauce, and chili garlic sauce until smooth. Set aside.
- Garnish and Serve: Once muffins are done, remove from oven and cool slightly. Drizzle spicy mayo over the muffins, then sprinkle sesame seeds and diced scallions on top.
- Serve: Serve immediately as an appetizer or light meal.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, replace salmon with tofu or avocado.
Try adding bell peppers, edamame, or pickled ginger for more flavor.
Experiment with different sauces like wasabi mayo or eel sauce.
For gluten-free muffins, use gluten-free soy and hoisin sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
