Mixed Seafood Poke Bowl

Poke bowls take the Hawaiian idea of seasoned diced seafood and turn it into a complete rice bowl, usually served cool or at room temperature with crisp, fresh toppings. Here, sushi rice provides a lightly tangy base for sashimi-grade salmon and tuna, with cooked prawns adding sweetness and a firmer bite. Soy sauce, sesame oil and rice vinegar give the seafood a savoury, nutty dressing without overwhelming it, while cucumber, avocado, spring onion, toasted sesame seeds and nori bring freshness, creaminess and umami. It is a quick, colourful lunch bowl best assembled just before serving, with the fish kept well chilled for quality and food safety.
Cuisine style Hawaiian-inspired fusion
Time commitment Under 30 minutes
Cooking style Minimal cleanup • Make-ahead friendly

Why this recipe works

  • Balanced textures: Soft seasoned rice, tender seafood, creamy avocado and crisp cucumber make each bowl feel fresh and complete.
  • Clean, savoury dressing: Rice vinegar lifts the soy and sesame dressing so the seafood tastes bright rather than heavy.
  • Fast assembly: Once the rice is cooked, the toppings only need chopping, dressing and layering.
  • Easy to adapt: The bowl format makes it simple to adjust the vegetables, garnishes or seafood mix while keeping the same core flavour profile.

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Ingredient notes

  • Use suitable raw fish: Choose sashimi-grade salmon and tuna from a trusted supplier, and keep them well chilled until the bowls are assembled.
  • Pick firm avocado: A ripe but firm avocado holds its shape better when diced and gives the bowl a cleaner texture.
  • Cut evenly: Dice the seafood and vegetables into similar bite-sized pieces so the bowl is easy to eat and evenly seasoned.

Timing notes

  • Cool the rice first: Let the seasoned rice cool to room temperature before adding the seafood so the toppings stay fresh and chilled.
  • Serve straight away: Poke bowls are at their best just after assembly, while the rice is soft and the seafood and vegetables are still cool.

Make-ahead tips

  • Keep components separate: If preparing ahead, store the rice, dressed seafood and vegetables separately, then assemble just before serving.
  • Prep the vegetables early: Cucumber, spring onion and nori can be prepared in advance; cut the avocado closer to serving to keep it looking fresh.

Common mistakes

  • Adding seafood to warm rice: Warm rice can affect the texture and temperature of the fish, so wait until the rice has cooled before building the bowls.
  • Storing assembled bowls too long: Assembled poke bowls do not keep well; if leftovers are unavoidable, store components separately and eat within 24 hours.

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  1. Rinse the sushi rice in cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Cook in a saucepan according to the packet instructions, then tip into a bowl and fold through the rice vinegar. Spread the rice out a little so it cools quickly.
  2. While the rice cools, dice the salmon and tuna into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and sesame oil, then add the salmon, tuna and prawns and toss gently to coat. Chill while you prep the veg.
  3. Cut the cucumber and avocado into bite-sized pieces and finely slice the spring onion. Snip or crumble the nori sheets into thin strips. Keep everything covered and cool until you are ready to build the bowls.
  4. Divide the rice between two bowls, then spoon the dressed seafood over the top. Add cucumber, avocado and spring onion, then finish with roasted sesame seeds and nori. Serve straight away while the rice is at room temperature and the toppings are cool.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • For best results, use sashimi-grade salmon and tuna and keep them well chilled until serving.
  • If you are pregnant, immunocompromised, or serving vulnerable guests, use cooked salmon and cooked tuna rather than raw fish.

Substitutions

  • Replace Rice vinegar with white wine vinegar for a slightly sharper dressing.
  • Replace Roasted sesame seeds with white sesame seeds, then toast them briefly in a dry pan until fragrant.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 1 days
  • Best eaten fresh. If storing, keep the rice and toppings separate in airtight containers and eat within 24 hours; do not reheat the seafood.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 2 bowls
  • Total time: 30min (25min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Allergens:
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