Chipotle Salmon Sushi Cups (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy nori cups with salmon, rice, and chipotle mayo—delicious, fresh, and perfect for easy weeknight meals or fun parties.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salmon Sushi Cups
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680 g salmon fillet without skin, chopped into small pieces
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1–2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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12 slices pickled sushi ginger
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Kosher salt, to taste
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2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
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320 g sushi rice cooked
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1–2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
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12–24 nori seaweed sheets
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Avocado, sliced, for serving
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Green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish
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Sesame seeds, for garnish
→ Chipotle Mayo
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80 g cream cheese
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1–2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
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80 ml mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
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1 teaspoon honey
# How to Make It:
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Set your oven to 200°C. Lightly oil a regular cupcake tin.
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In a bowl, mix the salmon pieces with mayonnaise, adobo chipotle, and tamari. Season it well with salt and black pepper.
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Add 1 to 2 slices of pickled ginger over the rice in each cup. Spoon the marinated salmon evenly into the nori cups. Drizzle with olive or sesame oil.
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Lay nori sheets on a cutting board. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of sushi rice onto each sheet, folding gently to create a cup. Place each into the prepared cupcake tin, using damp hands if the rice sticks.
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Take the sushi cups out of the tin carefully with a butter knife. Top each with avocado, green onion, and sesame seeds. Serve with tamari for dipping.
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Bake for 10–15 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your liking. In the last minute, switch to broil and broil for 1–2 minutes to crisp up the tops.
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In a small bowl, microwave the cream cheese for 20–25 seconds to soften it. Mix in mayonnaise, chopped chipotle, tamari, and honey until you get a smooth texture.
# Extra Information:
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Wet your hands when dealing with sushi rice to keep it from sticking.
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Tweak the amount of chipotle based on how spicy you like it.