Hawaiian Salmon Poke

Authentic Hawaiian Salmon Poke

April 11, 2025

Make delicious Hawaiian Salmon Poke at home with just a few simple ingredients! This authentic recipe is fresh, delicious, and healthy! Serve it as an appetizer, use it for poke bowls, or over greens.

Try Salmon Poke for a simple, fresh, and summery meal! This popular Hawaiian dish features delicate cubes of sashimi-grade salmon in a tangy marinade of soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Enjoy it on its own, in a poke bowl, or serve it with salad or chips.

What Is Poke?

Poke, pronounced "poh-kay," means "to slice or cut" in Hawaiian, referring to the diced raw fish that's the star of the dish. Traditionally, it involves a simple preparation of fresh fish and seasonings to be served as a snack or appetizer.

Like ahi tuna poke, salmon poke is a popular variation, and for good reason! It’s rich, creamy, and buttery smooth. The soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar provide the perfect balance of umami, nuttiness, and a hint of tanginess.

Why You’ll Love Salmon Poke

These are just a few of the reasons why you’ll love this salmon poke recipe:

  • Versatile: You can serve this recipe on its own, as a starter, or as a main dish over rice. It's delicious in a homemade salmon poke bowl.
  • Healthy: Salmon poke is a great way to enjoy the benefits of raw salmon, which is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that are important for brain health.
  • Unique flavor combination: Each bite features the softness of salmon, the crunch of onions, and the pop of sesame seeds.

Authentic Hawaiian Salmon Poke

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour; Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon (sashimi grade, cut into cubes)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (more to taste)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sweet onion, diced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the salmon, soy sauce, sesame oil, roce vinegar, green onions, sweet onions, sesame seeds, and sea salt. Gently stir to combine.
  2. Refrigerate for at least one hour for the flavors to combine. Serve on its own, over rice, or build your own poke bowls.

Nutritional Info (2/3 cup)

Calories 280; Carbohydrates 2 grams; Fat 19 grams; Protein 24 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com.

Hawaiian Salmon Poke
Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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