Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe
If you are looking for a quick, delicious, and healthy dinner idea, do look no further. This salmon poke bowl recipe ticks all the boxes. Fresh salmon marinated in sweet orange sauce, served on a bed of fluffy sushi rice and topped with your favorite vegetables. So easy – so good!
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So excited to share this poke bowl recipe with you guys! So delicious and easy to prepare for lunch or dinner, and your whole family will love, guaranteed!
📝 Recipe Ingredients
This poke bowl requires only a few real ingredients that are easy to find. Here is what you will need:
Salmon marinade ingrediens:
- Soy sauce. I use organic Tamari sauce because it is gluten-free.
- Orange juice.
- Lemon juice.
- Rice Vinegar. Can be easily found on supermarket shelves or at an Asian grocery store. Look for one that is made of water, rice, and alcohol, nothing else.
Ingredients Notes:
- Sushi rice. Available in all supermarkets. Feel free to replace sushi rice with brown or cauliflower rice if you would like to reduce your intake of simple carbs.
- Fresh salmon. You want to make sure your fish is VERY fresh. I would recommend buying it from a good fish shop or fish market and asking the salesperson if the fish is safe to eat raw. Sashimi grade usually means it is safe to eat raw.
- Vegetables. I served our salmon poke bowl with diced cucumber, grated carrots, and edamame beans. You can use any vegetables you like, there are no rules that can go into your poke bowl.
- Mayonnaise. When shopping for mayonnaise look for one that is made with whole eggs, (preferably free-range) and sunflower oil. The fewer ingredients on the ingredients list, the better. Avoid mayonnaise that is made with vegetable oil.
- Spicy sauce.
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Variations
Please do not think that you can’t make this recipe if you miss one or two ingredients. You can easily create your own poke bowl. Try adding radishes, shredded cabbage, sauerkraut, kimchi, pickled vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, onions, chickpeas, mushrooms, the list goes on and on.
- I used salmon to prepare my poke bowl, but tuna will work very well too.
- Don’t like fish? Why not make it with some chicken? My easy lemon chicken is a perfect fit for a poke bowl.
- Would like to go vegan, use tofu instead.
- Are you on a low-calorie or keto diet? Swap sushi rice for cauliflower rice.
How To Make Salmon Poke Bowl
Sushi Rice: Follow the detailed instructions for perfectly fluffy and seasoned sushi rice.
Marinate the Salmon:
Step 1: Dice the salmon fillets into bite-sized cubes, approximately 1.5 by 1.5 centimeters (0.6 inches).
Step 2: Whisk together soy sauce, freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Place the salmon cubes in the marinade, ensuring they’re fully coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to assemble your bowls.
Prep Your Veggies & Sesame:
Peel and grate the carrots.
Dice the cucumber.
- Boil Edamame: Gently boil the edamame beans until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Roast Sesame: In a dry frying pan over low heat, roast the sesame seeds for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Mix Spicy Mayo:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and spicy sauce (like sriracha) to your desired level of heat.
How To Serve Salmon Poke Powl
- Option 1: Pre-Assembled Bowls: Divide the sushi rice among bowls. Top each with marinated salmon, grated carrots, diced cucumber, edamame beans, and a drizzle of spicy mayo. Sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds for a final touch.
- Option 2: Poke Bowl Bar: Set out all the prepared ingredients in separate bowls and let your family create their own poke bowl. Your kids will have so much fun!
❄️ How to store
Since the salmon is “cooked” by the acidic marinade, you can safely store poke bowl leftover for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator for a quick and easy lunch the next day.
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Salmon Poke Bowl Recipe
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Ingredients
Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar I use organic raw sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Poke bowl toppings:
- 2 salmon approximately 400g, skin-off, diced
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers diced
- 2 carrots peeled and grated
- 1 avocado sliced
- 1 cup edamame beans gently boiled
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp spicy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame seeds roasted
For the marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce I use gluten-free Tamari sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, approximately 1/2 orange
- 3 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed, approximately 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to the instructions on the package.
- While the rice cooks, prepare the marinade: whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, lemon juice, and rice vinegar. Dice the salmon into 1.5cm (0.6 inch) cubes. Place in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Peel and grate the carrots, dice the cucumber, and boil the edamame beans until tender. Drain the edamame and set aside.
- Roast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha.
- To assemble the poke bowls, divide the sushi rice among bowls. Top with marinated salmon, cucumber, carrots, avocado, edamame, spicy mayo, and roasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Einfach sehr hilfreich, wen man Sushi möchte, aber keine Lust zum rollen hat !!!!
Oh, this looks so good!
One word – DELICIOUS. Everyone in the family loved it. Super tasty and so easy to make. I have added this to my rotation.