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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if you put dry rice in muffin tin before you put nori it keeps them from getting soggy bottom and it brushes off when you take out of the pan
We just made this recipe tonight & it was absolutely delicious!! We loved it.
Thank you for this recipe 😀
Kids loved it.
Fantastic dinner– straightforward and lovely presentation. I used a mini scooper to measure out my cooked rice, and spread it out in a 2″ thin layer (like for a sushi roll) in the middle of the seaweed so it wasn’t too thick. Upped the salmon for a more protein rich dinner.
Hi Carole, Bravo well done and thank you for sharing your tips!
If i am making this recipe twice in one week it’s because it is very good! 🤤
Hi Josee! I know the feeling and I’m so happy you liked the recipe!
fabulous
Thank you Rene!!!!
I made these with super firm tofu, sliced into 8 sheets, pressed to remove some liquid, then cubed. I also added some edamame to the tofu/marinade. The kids loved them! My picky first grader even asked for seconds!
Hey Alisa, thanks so much for sharing you tips and feedback with everyone! Always welcomed and encouraged! I’m glad the family liked the dish too!
So delicious!
I made the sushi cups for Super Bowl Sunday, and the nori paper was really soggy. How do you avoid the nori getting soggy? I actually ended up, pealing it off all of them, and just eating them without the Nori at all.
Hi these were yummy however my nori did not crisp up at all. It was impossible to eat them with your hands. Any suggestions please
these came out perfect I thought tasted best cold I served in white paper cupcake liners they’re beatifiul and delicious
my grand daughter made these,,,we LUV them!
I would like to make this for a party. can I assemble then put them in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours then in the oven
does it matter if the nori is toasted or not? (ie raw or toasted) taste issue?
I thought this was yummy but I thought the salmon would have way more flavor after marinating with all those spices. My husband and I felt it was a little bland. And I am sensitive to heat but didn’t alter a thing. So it’s unusual for me to think something bland lol. Anyone do anything to give it a little more flavor?
These look beautiful, and they’re delicious. They were a big hit at my party. Oh, and they’re super easy!