Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

This is a great dish to serve as an appetizer orhors devours, and it is sure to be a hit for entertaining. A lot of people don’t like sushi with raw fish. Here is a wonderful baked (and cooked) version.

The fact that salmon is a very healthy food is no secret. The problem often is that we don’t eat it, or any type of fish enough. Coming from the land locked prairies, where fish is not a staple food, it may not be a regular part of our diet. The importance of enjoying salmon right now, from January to April is that we have all come through the winter, in which the sunlight is not strong enough to produce Vitamin D for us. Fortunately, salmon is a food source of vitamin D. Scientists have discovered that Vitamin D plays an important role in disease prevention. It is probably no surprise to you that salmon has many more amazingly health benefits. Salmon is a top source of omega 3 fat, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, vitamin B3, protein and iodine. The omega 3 fat found in salmon is heart healthy and proven to decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure and bad cholesterol. These protective benefits have shown to take place with as little as one 6 ounce serving a week, and are even greater with 2 – 3 servings of salmon a week. The DHA in the omega 3 oil in salmon can help prevent inflammation in the joints, digestive tract and brain. The high amount of selenium found in salmon strengthens the anti-inflammatory properties of the omega 3 fat and also aids in reducing the risk of specific cancers, while protecting our cardiovascular system. It is always best to select wild salmon rather than farmed fish.

Nori is the sheets of seaweed that are used for making sushi. Nori has a unique nutrition profile, it is a good source of iodine, omega 3, calcium, and vitamins A, B, B12, C, D, E. Nori helps support the thyroid and is rich in minerals iron, zinc, magnesium, and selenium. The nutrients in Nori practically reads like the back of a multi vitamin bottle. Nori also containsfucoxanthin and fiber which may help with blood sugar balance.

Baked Salmon Sushi Cups

3 sheets nori

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

200 grams salmon, cubed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon soya sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1 clove garlic, minced

Sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional)

green onion or avocado, chopped (optional topping)

Cook rice according to package directions. You will use approximately 3/4 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the sheets of nori into four squares using scissors. Plage a full tablespoon of rice on the nori, and place it in a muffin tin. Continue until all 12 muffin tins are filled. Cube the salmon into 1/2 “ to 3/4” size cubes. In a separate bowl, add the cubed salmon, olive oil, soya sauce, honey and garlic. Stir to coat the salmon. Spoon the salmon cubes onto the rice mixture. Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds before or after baking. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

Spicy Mayo

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 teaspoons sriracha sauce

Combine ingredients and drizzle on the baked Sushi Cups in ribbons.