on May 16, 2024
Why You’ll Love Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl
If you love salmon sushi and ceviche, you will love these salmon poke bowls. Tender cubes of sushi-grade raw salmon combine with a zesty soy marinade, and then rest atop a bed of fluffy steamed rice. Pick and choose your favorite toppings to add texture, color, flavor, and nutrition. Anything goes, but my favorites include fresh mango 🥭, cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, and edamame. Not a fan of spice? No problem, just omit the sriracha. While this may seem like a complex dish, if you prepare the toppings while the salmon marinates, you can make the whole recipe in about 40 minutes.
What is Poke?
Poke is a classic Hawaiian dish (pronounced POH-kay), consisting of raw marinated fish. Raw tuna is a common seafood to use (the dish then becomes ahi poke), but octopus and salmon are also popular. Poke was a natural evolution for Hawaii, thanks to the availability to sea-fresh reef fish and Japanese, Chinese, and Philippines culinary influences 🇯🇵 🇨🇳 🇵🇭 from the immigrant population. Originally served as a small meal, poke usually consists simply of marinated raw fish 🐟, sometimes rice, and other simple accompaniments, such as sweet Maui onions 🧅, local nuts, and seaweed. Poke, as it’s presented in this recipe, is a Modern Nonna play on the classic, with lots of garnishes to round it out into a full, island-inspired meal. 🏝
Is Raw Salmon Safe to Eat?
Yes, however, I strongly encourage you to buy high-quality, fresh, sushi-grade fish making sure you make it the same day. If you are unsure if the salmon you are going to purchase is sushi-grade, ask the fishmonger at your store, or visit a Japanese grocer with a fresh fish section. If you feel uneasy about raw seafood, you can cook the salmon (or tuna) first. Grilling, baking, air frying, and pan-cooking or all good techniques to cook the fish. You can marinate the fish prior to and/or after cooking.
How to Prepare Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl
🍣 Purchase fresh SUSHI GRADE fish and use it within 1 day of purchase and then store it properly in the fridge. 🐟 Cut the fish into 3/4 inch cubes. 🥣 In a bowl, mix the fish with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, scallions, and sesame seeds. 🧊 Marinate the mixture in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. 🍚 Serve over cooked white or brown rice, and add toppings such as diced mango, avocado, sliced cucumber, edamame, sesame/poppy seeds, and a drizzle of Spicy Mayo. 🍣 Enjoy your Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl!
Variations and Substitutions for Spicy Salmon Poke Bowl
Best Served With
A drizzle of Homemade Spicy Mayo or some extra soy sauce A cooked vegetable such as my Asian Style Green Beans A simple green salad with a light dressing
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