We’re trying to eat a little lighter at the start of the year so we whipped up this Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe.
We’ve always been fans of poke because it’s a quick and fast way to get in our sushi fix.
When we traveled to Maui, we immersed ourselves in Hawaiian poke (Don’t miss our article on the 27 Best Things to Eat in Maui) from dedicated poke shops, to food trucks, to top restaurants on the island.
Bright tropical fruits, local nuts and fresh fish bring all the flavors of Hawaii to this easy recipe.
Our poke recipe even features a spicy mayo from sriracha sauce and Japanese mayo.
What is Traditional Hawaiian Poke?
Many people think poke is from Japan, like sushi is, but it is actually from Hawaii right here in the United States.
Poke is the Hawaiian word for the term “to slice”.
Traditional poke originated as a popular Hawaiian dish when fishermen seasoned the excess cut off pieces of fish filets and ate it as a snack.
Poke is raw fish that has been skinned, deboned, and cut into small pieces.
Then, it is seasoned and served with maui onions, which are a local sweet onion.
As poke has become more popular you’ll find it served with other ingredients like avocado, cucumber, carrot, edamame, wasabi, kani salad or red pepper flakes.
Essentially poke is a deconstructed sushi roll, which is a great appetizer or healthy lunch.
Type of Fish to Use for Poke
Poke almost always uses raw fish (but we did find a Hawaiian food truck that served fried salmon cubes with their poke).
You’ll find poke that serves raw salmon, yellowfin tuna, or raw ahi tuna.All of the raw fish is sushi-grade fish, which ensures it is safe to eat.
When preparing this recipe, be sure to buy sushi-grade salmon at the grocery store. It will be in the frozen section or frozen at the fish counter.
In case you can’t find it, an easy substitute is to buy sashimi grade fish already sliced in the local grocery store sushi area.
Or, you can always find fresh sushi-grade salmon at the Japanese grocery store.
Are Salmon Poke Bowls Healthy?
One thing we love about this Hawaiian Salmon Poke recipe is that it’s full of flavor but also good for you.
Eating more fish is a good way to add Omega 3 fatty acids to your diet.
Unlike fried fish, you are able to add in vitamins and minerals without the extra oil and calories.
This salmon poke recipe is low carb and low calorie, which is a great option if you are looking to eat lighter and enjoy a meal that won’t weigh you down.
What to Serve with Hawaiian Salmon Poke
- Sushi Rice – Make Hawaiian poke bowls by scooping this salmon poke on top of short grain white rice. Feel free to substitute brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier option. Add cucumber slices, avocado, julienned carrots, sliced radish, or any other vegetable that you love on top of rice as well.
- Wonton Tacos – You can make salmon poke wonton tacos right at home! Review our guide on How to Fry Wonton Wrappers for Tacos, then fill them with this poke. It’s an impressive appetizer your guests will love!
- Air Fryer Wonton Chips for Nachos – Another great appetizer is to make poke nachos! Whip up our Wonton Chips Air Fryer Recipe and pile a scoop of poke on wonton chips. It is a crispy, irresistible twist on a poke bowl!
- Seaweed Salad – For a lighter option, buy some seaweed salad at the market and serve with the poke. The flavors will pair really well together.
Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 pound sushi grade salmon, cubed
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped,
- 1/2 medium avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup pineapple, cubed
- 2 green onions, diced
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Japanese kewpie mayo
Directions:
- First, start by whisking together your toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl make your sriracha mayo by mixing together the Japanese mayo and the sriracha.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your high-quality sushi-grade salmon into bite sized pieces.
- Add your cubed salmon, pineapple pieces, and avocado cubes to the marinade ingredients and gently mix.
- Top with crushed macadamia nuts, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- We stuff these in fried wonton taco shells, but you can also serve it over rice, or even make poke nachos with air fryer wonton chips!
Note: If making the salmon poke ahead of time, wait to add the cubed avocado until just before serving to avoid the avocado turning brown.
Easy, 10 Minute Hawaiian Salmon Poke Recipe
Hawaiian salmon poke is a healthy meal that couldn't be easier to make! Serve this flavorful poke recipe with sushi rice or wontons chips!
Ingredients
- 1 pound sushi grade salmon, cubed
- ¼ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped,
- 1/2 medium avocado, cubed
- 1/4 cup pineapple, cubed
- 2 green onions, diced
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Japanese kewpie mayo
Instructions
- First, start by whisking together your toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl make your sriracha mayo by mixing together the japanese mayo and the sriracha.
- Using a sharp knife, cut your high-quality sushi-grade salmon into bite sized pieces.
- Add your cubed salmon, pineapple pieces, and avocado cubes to the marinade ingredients and gently mix.
- Top with crushed macadamia nuts, green onion, and sesame seeds.
- We stuff these in fried wonton taco shells, but you can also serve it over rice, or even make poke nachos with air fryer wonton chips!
Notes
Note: If making the salmon poke ahead of time, wait to add the cubed avocado until just before serving to avoid the avocado turning brown.
And that’s how you make salmon poke! Easy right? Now that you know how to make this healthy recipe and some variations for serving poke, the possibilities are endless!
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