Baked Chipotle Salmon Sushi Cups with Candied Ginger

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Baked salmon cubes tossed in a smoky chipotle mayo sauce, nestled in nori-lined sushi rice cups with a touch of candied ginger. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds, cut into 1/2-inch cubes salmon fillet
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tbsp, finely chopped chipotle in adobo sauce
• 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped candied ginger
• 6 sheets, cut into 3x3 inch squares nori sheets
• 3 cups cooked sushi rice
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 1 1/2 pounds of salmon cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce, and 2 tbsp finely chopped candied ginger until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix 2 tbsp mayonnaise with 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped chipotle in adobo sauce until smooth and combined.
3. Step 3: Line a muffin tin with 3x3 inch nori squares, pressing them gently to form cups. Spoon cooked sushi rice (3 cups) into each nori cup, pressing lightly to fill.
4. Step 4: Place the salmon cubes evenly on top of the rice in each cup, then dollop with the chipotle mayo mixture.
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through and the edges of the nori are crispy.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven, sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over all cups, and serve warm.