Description
Baked Spicy Tuna Cups (Crispy Nori Sushi Bites) are delightful, bite-sized treats that bring sushi flavors to your table without the hassle of rolling. Perfect for parties and easy to customize, these crispy cups are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Nori Sheets
- 4 sheets of nori
Fresh Tuna
- 8 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced
Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Sriracha
- 1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust for spice level)
Green Onions
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep the Nori: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut nori sheets into squares and carefully press them into a muffin tin to form cups. Bake for about 5 minutes until they are crisp.
- Make the Spicy Tuna Filling: In a bowl, combine diced fresh tuna, mayonnaise, Sriracha, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Fill the Nori Cups: Once the nori cups are baked and cooled slightly, fill each cup generously with the spicy tuna mixture. Don’t be shy—pack them in!
- Bake Again: Return the filled nori cups to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to warm the filling and crisp the edges of the nori.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once out of the oven, let them cool for a couple of minutes. Serve your Baked Spicy Tuna Cups warm and enjoy the delightful flavors!
Notes
- Use the freshest sushi-grade tuna you can find for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the nori to prevent it from becoming too crispy or burnt.
- Chilling the tuna mixture for 30 minutes enhances the flavors and makes it easier to fill the cups.
- Try adding sliced jalapeños or wasabi for an extra kick.
- This creates perfect cup shapes for even filling and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Baked Spicy Tuna Cups, Nori Sushi Bites, Sushi Appetizer