Spicy Salmon
Avocado Poke Bowl

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This vibrant poke bowl features fresh salmon and avocado tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce. Crowned with a glossy raw egg yolk and sesame seeds, it offers a perfect harmony of rich flavors and textures[cite: 1].

↓ The ingredients ↓ The steps

Originating from Hawaiian cuisine and deeply influenced by Japanese flavors, the poke bowl has become a beloved global staple. This vibrant variation combines the buttery richness of fresh salmon and ripe avocado with a bold sauce made from mayonnaise, Sriracha, and wasabi. The addition of fish roe provides a delightful textural pop, while a fresh egg yolk adds a luxurious, creamy finish to the seasoned rice.

A close-up of a spicy salmon avocado poke bowl garnished with a raw egg yolk, sesame seeds, and fresh lemon slicescite: 1.
A close-up of a spicy salmon avocado poke bowl garnished with a raw egg yolk, sesame seeds, and fresh lemon slicescite: 1.
Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Total25 mins
Yield2 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories650 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the salmon fillet
    A hand wearing a plastic glove using a sharp knife to dice a salmon fillet into small pieces on a metallic surface.

    Place the salmon fillet on a cutting board and carefully slice it into small, uniform cubes. Uniform sizing ensures even marination and texture in the final rice bowl.

    Tip: Keep the knife sharp and make clean cuts to prevent mashing the tender salmon flesh.
  2. 2Prepare the sauce
    Mayonnaise being squeezed into the center of a patterned ceramic bowl with other ingredients nearby.

    Add mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, wasabi, soy sauce, and cooking wine into a decorative ceramic bowl. This blend provides a creamy, spicy, and savory base for the salmon.

    Tip: Adjust the amount of Sriracha and wasabi depending on your preferred spice level.
  3. 3Mix the sauce ingredients
    A wooden spoon swirling through a rich, smooth orange sauce inside a patterned ceramic bowl.

    Use a wooden spoon to thoroughly stir and blend all the sauce ingredients together until completely smooth and evenly colored. A well-mixed sauce ensures balanced flavors in every bite.

    Tip: Stir in a circular motion starting from the center to blend the condiments smoothly without splashing.
  4. 4Add the diced salmon
    A small glass bowl filled with diced raw salmon next to a larger ceramic bowl filled with the prepared orange sauce.

    Transfer the freshly cut salmon cubes into the bowl containing the prepared sauce mixture. Ensure all the salmon pieces are ready to be coated.

    Tip: Add the salmon gently to avoid splashing the sauce out of the bowl.
  5. 5Add fish roe
    Bright red fish roe being poured from a spoon into a ceramic bowl filled with diced salmon and sauce.

    Sprinkle or pour fish roe directly into the bowl over the salmon cubes and sauce. The roe adds a pleasant pop of texture and rich oceanic flavor.

    Tip: Add the roe gently so it distributes evenly across the top before mixing.
  6. 6Marinate and combine
    Salmon cubes mixed thoroughly with sauce and fish roe inside a patterned ceramic bowl with a wooden spoon resting on the edge.

    Stir the salmon cubes, sauce, and fish roe together until everything is evenly coated. Allow the mixture to marinate for 10 minutes so the salmon absorbs the rich flavors.

    Tip: Lemon juice prevents the avocado cubes from turning brown while adding a fresh citrus note.
  7. 7Add avocado
    Green avocado cubes being gently folded into a bowl of salmon cubes coated in a creamy pink sauce.

    Cube the avocado and drizzle with lemon juice. Add the cubed avocado to the prepared salmon mixture and stir gently until fully combined.

    Tip: Drizzling lemon juice on avocado prevents it from turning brown.
  8. 8Assemble the rice bowl
    A spoonful of salmon mixture being placed over a ceramic bowl filled with white rice and seaweed flakes.

    Prepare a bowl of warm rice and top it with shredded seaweed. Spoon the marinated salmon and avocado mixture generously over the rice. Finally, crown the dish with a fresh raw egg yolk and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.

    Tip: Ensure the rice is warm or room temperature before adding the fresh fish.

Storage & Make-Ahead

Refrigerator
1 day
Store the marinated salmon and avocado mixture in an airtight container separately from the rice. Consume within 24 hours due to the raw fish.
Make Ahead
Up to 2 days
The spicy mayonnaise sauce can be mixed in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Burn It Off

Brisk Walking
~2 hours of steady walking (~5 km/h).
Running
~1 hour at a moderate pace (~9 km/h).
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~1 hour 25 minutes of high-energy dance fitness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! If you prefer not to use raw fish, you can pan-sear, bake, or air-fry the salmon cubes before tossing them gently in the sauce.
Tossing the avocado cubes with a little lemon or lime juice creates an acidic barrier that prevents oxidation, keeping them beautifully green.
Consuming raw eggs carries a small risk of foodborne illness. To minimize this, use pasteurized eggs if available, and ensure they are fresh and properly refrigerated.
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