Salmon Poke Bowl recipe

This fresh salmon poke bowl pairs sushi-grade salmon with rice, crunchy cucumber, carrot, corn, and edamame. Topped with sesame seeds and a soy-ginger dressing, it’s a nutritious, colourful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Nothing says fresh and nourishing like a vibrant Salmon Poke Bowl. Bursting with colour and flavour, this Hawaiian-inspired dish combines tender sushi-grade salmon, crunchy vegetables, creamy edamame, and tangy pickled ginger, all served over a bed of rice and drizzled with a zesty soy-ginger dressing. It’s a wholesome, protein-packed bowl that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a refreshing summer meal. Whether you’re after healthy meal prep ideas, light and satisfying recipes, or a delicious way to enjoy raw fish and fresh veg, this easy poke bowl is sure to become a go-to favourite.


Ingredients

For the base:

  • 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or brown rice)

  • 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage

For the toppings:

  • 200g sushi-grade salmon, cut into bite-sized cubes

  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber

  • 1/2 cup cooked edamame (shelled)

  • 1/2 cup corn kernels

  • 1/2 carrot, thinly sliced or julienned

  • 3-4 slices pickled ginger

  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

For garnish:

  • 1 tsp black sesame seeds

  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds

  • 1/2 lemon (for squeezing)

For the salmon marinade:

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp honey or agave syrup

  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

Method

  • Prepare the salmon marinade

    • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and grated ginger.

    • Add cubed salmon and gently mix.

    • Cover and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes.

  • Prepare the base

    • Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool slightly.

    • Place rice in the bottom of each serving bowl. Add shredded purple cabbage on top.

  • Prepare the toppings

    • Slice cucumbers, carrots, and green onions.

    • Cook or thaw edamame and corn if needed.

    • Arrange cucumber, carrot, edamame, corn, and pickled ginger neatly around the rice.

  • Assemble the poke bowl

    • Place marinated salmon in the center of the bowl.

    • Sprinkle with black and white sesame seeds.

    • Garnish with green onions.

    • Serve with a wedge of lemon for squeezing over the top.

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