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cooked salmon poke bowl

Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl

This easy recipe is fresh, flavorful, super healthy, and a vibrant twist on the classic poke bowl. This easy, protein packed meal has tender bite-sized salmon with a delicious shoyu-based sauce, served over a bed of rice with fresh toppings of your choice.
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Course: brunch, Dinner, Entree, fish, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Hawaiian, Japanese
Keyword: carrots, cooked salmon, cucumber salad, poke, radish sprout, rice, salmon bites, salmon bowl, salmon filet, salmon rice bowl, shoyu, soy sauce
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 363kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salmon

  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet cut into bite-sized 1" cubes
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

For the Shoyu Sauce

  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced sweet yellow onion or Maui onion
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp honey or blue agave sweetener
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • pinch of garlic powder
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional for spice

For the Salmon Poke Bowl Base

  • Cooked sushi rice jasmine rice, or brown rice

Toppings & Garnishes

  • 1 tbsp chopped scallions
  • ½ cup julienned carrots
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • ¼ cup radish sprouts adds a mild peppery flavor
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

Optional Additional Toppings

  • 1 tbsp small strips of salty seaweed or Hawaiian Ogo seaweed optional
  • ½ avocado sliced (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh pineapple chunks optional, for a sweet contrast
  • 1 tbsp wasabi mayo optional, for a creamy, spicy kick
  • 1 tbsp thinly sliced jalapeño optional, for extra heat
  • ½ tbsp macadamia nuts or peanuts

Instructions

Cook the Salmon and Rice

  • Prepare your rice and keep warm.
  • Use my 9-minute air fryer or oven salmon bites method:
    Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) or oven to 425°F (220°C).
    1 lb fresh salmon fillet, 1 tbsp avocado oil or sesame oil, Salt to taste
  • Toss bite-sized 1" cube salmon pieces with avocado oil, salt, and pepper.
    cooked salmon poke in shoyu sauce
  • Air Fryer: Cook for 8-9 minutes. Oven: Bake for 9-10 minutes on a lined baking sheet.
    cooking salmon bites on baking sheet
  • Remove and let the salmon cool slightly.

Make the Poke Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, honey, chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes.
    3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp honey or blue agave sweetener, 1 tsp grated ginger, pinch of garlic powder, ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Mix in the thin sliced sweet onion.
    ¼ cup thinly sliced sweet yellow onion or Maui onion
    soy sauce with onion
  • Stir well and set aside.

Slice Toppings

  • Thinly slice the carrots, cucumber, scallions, and wash the radish sprouts. Prep and slice any other toppings you like.
    1 tbsp chopped scallions, ½ cup julienned carrots, ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber, ¼ cup radish sprouts, 1 tbsp black sesame seeds
    ingredients for cooked salmon bowl

Assemble the Poke Bowl

  • Place warm cooked rice in a serving bowl.
    Cooked sushi rice
  • Mix the salmon bites, in the bowl of poke shoyu sauce. Toss until well coated.
    coat cooked salmon bites in soy mix sauce
  • Add the salmon and sauce onto the rice.
    Add toppings: carrots, cucumber, radish sprouts, scallions, sesame seeds, seaweed strips, etc.
    (Optional) Garnish with avocado, pineapple, wasabi mayo, and jalapeño. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    cooked salmon poke bowl

Notes

Notes & Tips

  • Want a crispy salmon texture? Broil for the last 1-2 minutes in the oven.
  • Like it spicy? Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
  • Prefer a low-carb option? Swap rice for cauliflower rice or mixed greens.
  • Keep it Tender and don't overcook the salmon. The salmon bites cook really fast.

Add-Ins & Variations

  • 🌶 Spicy Kick: Add sliced jalapeños, Fresno chilies, or mix wasabi paste into the poke sauce.
  • 🥑 Creamy Twist: Top with avocado slices or a drizzle of wasabi mayonnaise dip.
  • 🍍 Sweet & Savory: Add pineapple chunks for a tropical touch.
  • 🌊 Authentic Hawaiian Vibes: Use Hawaiian Ogo seaweed for a salty ocean flavor.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cooked Salmon Poke Bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
363
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
83
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
651
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
984
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
221
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.