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Salmon and Avocado Poke Bowl

Fresh cubed salmon over rice with avocado, edamame, and sesame.

Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
4.8(2,800 ratings)
#anti-inflammatory#japanese#salmon#poke#omega-3#high-protein

About This Recipe

This Hawaiian-inspired poke bowl is a powerhouse of anti-inflammatory ingredients — omega-3-rich raw salmon cubes marinated in tamari and sesame, served over warm sushi rice with creamy avocado, edamame, pickled ginger, and a scatter of sesame seeds. It is beautiful, balanced, and brimming with nutrients that help reduce inflammation.

Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 300 gsushi-grade salmon, cubed
  • 200 gcooked sushi rice
  • 1 mediumavocado, sliced
  • 80 gshelled edamame
  • 2 tbsptamari
  • 1 tspsesame oil
  • 1 tbsprice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbspsesame seeds
  • 2 tbsppickled ginger

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the salmon

    Toss cubed salmon with tamari, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. Let marinate for 5–10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the base

    Divide warm sushi rice between two bowls.

  3. 3

    Arrange toppings

    Arrange marinated salmon, avocado slices, edamame, and pickled ginger in sections over the rice.

  4. 4

    Finish

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle any remaining marinade over the top. Serve immediately.

Pro Tips

  • Only use sushi-grade salmon for raw consumption.

  • Season the sushi rice with a splash of rice vinegar and a pinch of sugar for authenticity.

Variations

  • Substitute tuna for the salmon.

  • Add sliced cucumber and radish for extra crunch.

Storage

Not suitable for storage. Consume immediately.

History & Origin

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (340g / 12.0 oz) · 2 servings total

Calories460kcal
Protein34g
Carbohydrates36g
Fat20g
Fiber6g
Protein34g
Carbs36g
Fat20g

Time Summary

Prep time15 min
Cook time0 min
Total time15 min

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