Instead of raw fish, our salmon poke bowl recipe dresses cooked, flaked salmon in a zesty ginger-lime poke sauce that transforms any leftover salmon fillets into a punchy topping. Paired up with salted cucumbers, spicy kimchi, and ripe avocado, this salmon poke bowl has a mix of delicious flavors and textures.
What Is a Poke Bowl?
Poke bowls are a dish from Hawaii, made with raw fish marinated in a soy-based sauce. It's typically served with other fresh ingredients for texture, and oftentimes is served over rice. Our poke bowl recipe features wild salmon for an Alaskan take on this classic island dish. We've also adapted the recipe so that it's made with cooked salmon, making it accessible for folks who prefer to enjoy a cooked version of this dish.
Since this our salmon poke bowl is made with freshly steamed rice, it's best enjoyed immediately. Any leftover rice can be refrigerated and used to make an easy recipe for Salmon Fried Rice with Garicky Cucumbers, while any leftover toppings can double as fillings for our recipe for Salmon Kimbap.
How to Make Poke Sauce
While you can always purchase premade poke sauce for convenience, our poke sauce recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make and requires only 5 ingredients that you might already have in your pantry. Making a homemade poke sauce is worth the extra bit of effort for a salmon poke bowl that packs a bright punch.