Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins
These bite sized sushi rice muffins were gone in minutes. My family loves sushi but I hate paying $20 per roll at the restaurant since my kids need at least 2 rolls to feel full. Yes they love to eat. This is basically a delicious alternative with a fraction of the cost.
The idea started on TikTok from a food blogger by the nam of Victoria Minell @torminell – she has some amazing recipes and I highly suggest you check her out!
If you like this recipe, you will LOVE my viral Crispy Spicy Salmon Bowls or my Crispy Salmon Tacos or my Everything Air Fryer Salmon Bowls.
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Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 sheets nori paper
- 1½ cups cooked sushi rice, cooled
Salmon:
- 1 lb salmon, skin removed + cubed small
- 2 tbs sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 1 tbs low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbs honey
- 2 scallions, diced
- 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano
- salt to taste
Spicy Mayo:
- 1/4 cup kewpie mayo
- 2 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp honey
Toppings:
- 1/2 avocado, diced small
- 2 tsp black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Grab a scissor and cut your nori sheets into four equal squares.
- Toss your cubed salmon in a bowl with all of the rest of the salmon ingredients and coat. Marinate for up to 4 hours.
- To each nori square, add about 1 heaping tablespoon of rice and spread out slightly. Transfer the square to your muffin slot, pushing down gently to center the rice in the middle with the edges coming up along the sides of the slot. Grab out 4-5 salmon cubes and fill each muffin slot. Transfer the pan to your oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. Broil, if needed, at the end, to get a little tan on the salmon .. 1-2 minutes.
- Remove allow to cool slightly and top with your avocado, sesame seeds and drizzle of spicy mayo.
Spicy Mayo:
- In a small bowl, mix the kewpie mayo, sriracha and honey. Taste and adjust if needed.
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We loved them but I was hoping the nori would come out crispy. It was a bit soggy. Any idea why or what to do next time?
Hi Michelle, I’m sorry they came out soggy. May I ask what type of pan you used, metal or silicone. You can also try spraying the muffin slots with olive oil and par baking them for 4 minutes without the rice. Take them out and then add in the rice and salmon. Let me know if you try it!
maybe bake it a little with no filling then squish in rice?
i created this recipe ,as well with shrimp ,tuna,eel,squid,and a few other fish. i been cooking these since the very early 80s.
this is my exact recipe from over 40ish years ago when i created it.
I just made it, AMAZING!!! so delicious
thank you!
Awesome! Thank you for trying them!
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Mary, Thank you for the rating!
what is the serving size for nutritional information, please. Made these tonight and we really enjoyed them. thank you.
One ‘muffin’ but I have two or three per serving.
So good!!
Hi Marco, glad you liked them!
I’m making these today and have a question. For the cooked sushi rice, is it to be prepared as for sushi (with rice wine vinegar and sugar) or just long grain sticky rice that is cooked normally? Thanks – looking forward to these!
Hi Marla, I made mine with plain sushi rice.. no vinegar etc. just salt. And it turned out amazing
This was so yummy! I loved how quick and easy it was to make too. 5/5 stars and family approved.
Hi Susanne, Glad everyone loved them! Thanks for the rating!
These are incredible! What a delicious way to make salmon rolls. I am making these for the second time this week! The whole family loves them.
Hi Amanda, That’s awesome and I’m happy they were a hit with everyone!
I tried your recipe and it was delicious. My 5 yr old and 10 yr old sons loved it also. The only problem I had was my muffins were soggy on the bottom so we weren’t able to pick them up to eat. How do I prevent that from happening?
I also made a keto version for myself and just left rice out. So delicious!
Hello Helene! You can also try cauliflower rice for a keto version next time!!
I’m not sure, mine crisped up.. did you use olive oil in the muffin tray? I did not… Maybe the brand of nori paper?
Mine were squishy too and hard to get out but OMG! So good. I think my rice was too wet/I added too much…
Hi Jennifer, Yes, I have found if you add too much, it will be too heavy to keep form. Glad you liked them though!!
I used some leftover cold rice in some and new, not totally cooled rice in the others, and the slightly warm rice made the nori soft
What kind of Nori paler would you recommend? First time making any type of sushi & I want it to be amazing! No idea what’s good!
Ugh – fat thumbs … paper!
The layer of rice prevents the moisture from making the bottom soggy
I cooled my rice on a sheet pan for a bit which I think was helpful with wicking away any moisture as well. My cups were nice and crispy and a breeze to pull out the pans. Perhaps that might help?
Hi! This recipe was awesome :)! I made them Yesterday and I succeeded great :)! They are really good when they are slightly warm, better than normal sushi rolls. I decided to do these often, the recipe was so great! Thanks :)!
Br Jukka (from Finland)
That’s fantastic! Thank you for trying the recipe! Cheers!
Loved it! The only thing I would omit or reduce is the oregano, found it odd.
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for your feedback! Glad you enjoyed them!
We Greeks, and oregano and olive oil is our heritage
FACT
These were simple and delicious. Did add some toasted Panko, green onions and Ponzu for garnish as it needed a bit more pizzazz. Next time I’m going to bake less so the salmon is more rare. Loved it!
Hi Angela, I LOVE your add ins! Delicious toppings.. Thanks for trying them out! Cheers!
YUM 😋
Amazing! Hubby, 16 yo daughter, and I loved them. Will absolutely make again, and will probably double the recipe. Also my first time trying kewpie mayo and I’m hooked.
HI Christy, YEA Kewpie mayo is once you go kewpie you cant go back! Thanks for the rating and I’m really happy the family loved it!
These are delicious!! Like being served at a high-end restaurant. My picky husband loved them!
Hi Suzy, Glad you both enjoyed them! Thanks for the rating and happy holidays!
My daughter and I have been following you on Instagram and love your recipes. We both live gluten-free and since we were in the middle of a move we were not able to make any of your recipes, UNTIL today. These little salmon bites were amazing. What a clever idea!
Can’t wait to try all the other recipes you have posted.
Thank you and keep up the good work.
Hi Diana, glad the kitchens are back up and running! Enjoy the recipes and sharing with your daughter especially! Cheers!