Wine & Bite – Spicy Salmon Sushi Bites

If you’re craving something fun, flavorful, and effortlessly fancy—these spicy salmon sushi bites paired with a chilled glass of Provence Rosé might just become your new obsession.

Why does Provence Rosé pair so well with these spicy salmon sushi cups? 🍣💗

Because it’s light, fresh, and fruity—just what you need to balance the richness of the baked salmon and creamy avocado. Its crisp acidity cuts through the spicy mayo like a breeze, and those subtle berry and citrus notes play beautifully with the umami flavors from the nori and soy sauce. It’s a fun, feel-good match that keeps every bite refreshing. Cheers to perfect pairings! 🥂

Spicy Salmon Sushi Bites 

Ingredients
🍚 2 cups of medium grain white rice (sushi rice)
🐟 1 pound of salmon, cubed
🧂 2 tbsp sesame oil
🥢 1 tbsp soy sauce
🍯 1 tbsp honey
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 ¼ cup green onions, chopped
🌶️ Onion powder & paprika (to taste)
🌊 Nori / seaweed sheets, cut into squares
🥑 1 avocado, thinly sliced
🔥 Pickled jalapeños (optional, for extra heat!)

For the spicy mayo:
🥄 ¼ cup mayo
🌶️ Sriracha (as much as your spicy soul desires)

Let’s make it!

1. Cook the rice and let it cool slightly.
2. Marinate the salmon: In a bowl, combine cubed salmon with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, green onions, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well and let it sit for a few minutes.
3. Cut the nori sheets into squares (big enough to line muffin tin cups). Scoop about 1 tbsp of rice onto each nori square and gently press them into a greased muffin tin. 
4. Top each rice cup with a spoonful of marinated salmon.
5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (about 200°C) for 16 minutes, until the salmon is perfectly cooked and slightly caramelized.
6. While they’re baking, make your spicy mayo: Mix ¼ cup mayo with sriracha to taste. Creamy, spicy, dreamy.
7. Once the sushi cups are out of the oven, top them with thin avocado slices and a generous drizzle of spicy mayo. 

Wanna go next-level spicy? Add some sliced pickled jalapeños on top. You brave thing. 🌶️😎

🌟 Little Tips to Make It Perfect

🍙 Don’t overfill the nori!
Just about 1 tablespoon of rice is perfect. Too much and your cups might fall apart or get soggy.

💦 Wet your fingers before shaping the rice
Trust me—this tiny trick saves you from a sticky mess and makes it way easier to press the rice down.

🔥 Make sure the salmon is fully cooked
You want those little cubes to be golden on the edges and flaky inside—no raw bites here!

🥑 Slice your avocado last minute
Avocados brown quickly, so cut and place them just before serving for that fresh, vibrant look.

🕓 Serve while warm
These bites are at their best straight out of the oven. Warm rice, crispy nori, creamy toppings… perfection.

🌿 Use sushi or medium-grain rice
They’re sticky enough to hold their shape—don’t use long-grain rice, it won’t stick together as nicely.

🌶️ Spice it your way
Want it fiery? Add extra sriracha or more jalapeños. Prefer it mild? Go light on the mayo mix.

🥢 Optional but fun: Add toppings!
Try sesame seeds, chopped scallions, or even a tiny squeeze of lime for a twist.

Bon appétit! Afiyet olsun! En guete! 

(All pictures are created by using AI.)