Salmon And Avocado Poke Bowl (Printable)
Fresh salmon and avocado in a vibrant bowl with crisp vegetables, perfect for a quick healthy meal.
# What goes in:
→ Fish
01 - 14 oz sushi-grade fresh salmon, skinless, cut into 0.6 inch cubes
→ Marinade
02 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
03 - 2 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
05 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
07 - 1 garlic clove, finely minced
→ Rice/Base
08 - 2 cups cooked sushi rice (or short grain rice), cooled
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tsp sugar
11 - ½ tsp salt
→ Toppings
12 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
13 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
14 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
15 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
16 - 2 tbsp pickled ginger
17 - 2 tbsp edamame beans, cooked and shelled
18 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds (black or white)
19 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
20 - Seaweed sheets, cut into strips (optional)
→ Serving
21 - Sriracha or spicy mayo, for drizzling (optional)
22 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add cubed salmon and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate while preparing remaining components (minimum 10 minutes).
02 - Mix cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Slice avocado, cucumber, radishes, carrot, and green onions. Cut seaweed sheets into strips if using. Keep all toppings organized for assembly.
04 - Divide seasoned rice evenly among four serving bowls, spreading it across the bottom as the foundation.
05 - Distribute marinated salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, radishes, pickled ginger, edamame, and additional toppings artistically over the rice base.
06 - Drizzle with spicy mayo or sriracha if desired. Sprinkle sesame seeds and scatter green onions across the bowl.
07 - Present bowls with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy immediately while fish remains chilled and vegetables retain their crisp texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in under 20 minutes with zero actual cooking required
- You get that restaurant quality fresh fish experience at home for a fraction of the cost
02 -
- Keep everything chilled until the moment you are ready to assemble or the texture turns mushy fast
- Letting the salmon marinate longer than 30 minutes actually breaks down the texture too much
03 -
- Buy your salmon the same day you plan to serve this and ask to smell it first
- Chill your bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes before assembly for extra refreshing vibes