Salmon and Avocado Poke Bowl (Printable)
Fresh salmon, avocado, and crisp vegetables over seasoned rice with a tangy marinade
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 - 0.5 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
# Step-by-step:
01 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Add cubed salmon and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Mix cooked rice with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a separate bowl until well combined. Set aside at room temperature.
03 - Dice avocado, thinly slice cucumber and radishes, julienne carrot, slice green onions, and cut seaweed sheets into strips if using.
04 - Divide seasoned rice evenly among four serving bowls. Arrange marinated salmon, avocado, cucumber, carrot, radishes, pickled ginger, edamame, and additional toppings over the rice.
05 - Drizzle with spicy mayo or sriracha if desired. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions on top. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between cool, silky salmon and warm, seasoned rice creates something magical
- You can throw everything together in 20 minutes but it looks like restaurant quality
02 -
- Sushi-grade means the fish has been frozen at specific temperatures to kill parasites. Don't compromise here.
- The salmon only needs 10 minutes in the marinade. Anything longer and the acid starts to cook the fish.
03 -
- Keep a damp paper towel over your diced avocado to prevent browning while you prep
- The best bowls combine at least three different textures and four colors