Viral Salmon Sushi Muffins
Viral Salmon Sushi Muffins
Ingredients
For the Salmon Sushi Muffins
- 1 pound salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 3 nori sheets, cut into 4 squares each (12 squares total)
- 1 cup sticky rice, cooked
For the Toppings
- 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons spicy mayonnaise, (see note for homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for squeezing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper squares if desired for easier removal.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the cubed salmon with the teriyaki sauce. Toss gently to ensure all salmon pieces are coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rice and nori.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Take each nori square and scoop about 1 tablespoon of cooked sticky rice onto the center. Spread the rice evenly across the nori, leaving a small border.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Carefully place each rice-covered nori square into the prepared muffin tin cups. Gently press the nori and rice down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a cup shape that lines the muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Spoon the marinated salmon cubes evenly into each nori-lined muffin cup, placing them on top of the rice.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the muffins are baking, prepare your garnishes: dice the avocado, chop the chives, and have your spicy mayonnaise and sesame seeds ready. If making homemade spicy mayo, combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, and 1/2-1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste).
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once baked, carefully remove the salmon sushi muffins from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly in the muffin tin for a minute or two before gently removing them.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Garnish each warm salmon sushi muffin with the diced avocado. Drizzle generously with spicy mayonnaise, then sprinkle with chopped chives and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Viral Salmon Sushi Muffins
For the Salmon Sushi Muffins
- 1 pound salmon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 3 nori sheets, cut into 4 squares each (12 squares total)
- 1 cup sticky rice, cooked
For the Toppings
- 1/2 avocado, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons spicy mayonnaise, (see note for homemade)
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges, for squeezing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with parchment paper squares if desired for easier removal.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a medium bowl, combine the cubed salmon with the teriyaki sauce. Toss gently to ensure all salmon pieces are coated. Set aside to marinate while you prepare the rice and nori.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Take each nori square and scoop about 1 tablespoon of cooked sticky rice onto the center. Spread the rice evenly across the nori, leaving a small border.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Carefully place each rice-covered nori square into the prepared muffin tin cups. Gently press the nori and rice down with your fingers or the back of a spoon to form a cup shape that lines the muffin tin.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Spoon the marinated salmon cubes evenly into each nori-lined muffin cup, placing them on top of the rice.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Place the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the muffins are baking, prepare your garnishes: dice the avocado, chop the chives, and have your spicy mayonnaise and sesame seeds ready. If making homemade spicy mayo, combine 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce, and 1/2-1 teaspoon sriracha (adjust to taste).
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once baked, carefully remove the salmon sushi muffins from the oven. Allow them to cool slightly in the muffin tin for a minute or two before gently removing them.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Garnish each warm salmon sushi muffin with the diced avocado. Drizzle generously with spicy mayonnaise, then sprinkle with chopped chives and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min