Fresh Ahi Poke Bowl with Sesame Soy Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

A vibrant Hawaiian-inspired poke bowl featuring fresh ahi tuna tossed in a savory sesame soy dressing, served over fluffy rice with crisp vegetables. This Hawaiian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ahi tuna sashimi-grade, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz ahi tuna sashimi-grade
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup, cooked and cooled sushi rice
• 1/2 cup, diced cucumber
• 1/2, diced avocado
• 1 tbsp shredded nori
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice 8 oz of ahi tuna into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Gently toss to combine and marinate for 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup of cooked and cooled sushi rice and divide into two serving bowls.
3. Step 3: Top each bowl of rice with half of the marinated tuna, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 diced avocado, and sprinkle 1/2 tbsp shredded nori over each bowl.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and contrasting textures.