Sesame-Ginger Tuna Poke Bowl with Avocado and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A fresh Hawaiian-inspired poke bowl featuring sesame-ginger marinated tuna, creamy avocado, and fluffy steamed rice. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, fresh ginger, grated for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 12 oz sushi-grade tuna, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
• 2 cups short grain sushi rice, cooked
• 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp pickled ginger
• 2 lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz diced sushi-grade tuna and 2 thinly sliced green onions to the marinade. Toss gently to coat and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Divide 2 cups cooked short grain sushi rice into 2 serving bowls. Arrange 1 medium diced avocado, 1/2 sliced cucumber, and 2 tbsp pickled ginger around the rice.
4. Step 4: Spoon the marinated tuna and any leftover marinade over the rice. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds on top.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with 2 lime wedges for squeezing over the bowl.