Salmon and Avocado Poke Bowl (Printable Format)
Fresh diced salmon and avocado served over seasoned rice with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz sushi-grade fresh salmon, diced
→ Rice
02 - 2 cups sushi rice
03 - 2 1/2 cups water
04 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp sugar
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Vegetables & Toppings
07 - 2 ripe avocados, sliced
08 - 1 cup cucumbers, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup edamame, cooked and shelled
10 - 1 small carrot, julienned
11 - 2 radishes, thinly sliced
12 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
13 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds
14 - Optional: nori strips, pickled ginger
→ Poke Sauce
15 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
19 - 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse sushi rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a pot; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
02 - Whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the cooked rice, then set aside to cool slightly.
03 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and sriracha in a medium bowl, whisking until blended. Add diced salmon and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to marinate.
04 - Slice avocados, cucumbers, and radishes into thin, even pieces. Julienne the carrot and finely slice green onions. Have edamame ready and measure sesame seeds.
05 - Divide seasoned rice evenly among four bowls. Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, cucumbers, edamame, carrot, radishes, and green onions over the rice in sections.
06 - Drizzle remaining poke sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add nori strips or pickled ginger if desired. Serve immediately while rice is still slightly warm.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The combination of creamy avocado, tender salmon, and crisp vegetables creates perfect texture in every single bite
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy poké shop
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever looks fresh at the market
02 -
- Sushi-grade fish is non-negotiable here since the salmon won't be cooked
- Don't marinate the salmon longer than 10 minutes or the texture will start to break down
- The rice should be warm not hot when you assemble so it doesn't wilt the vegetables
03 -
- Use a very sharp knife when dicing the salmon to get clean cuts without mushing the fish
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes to deepen their nutty flavor