Spicy Suko-Style Tuna Poke Bowl with Sesame and Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

Fresh diced tuna marinated in a spicy sesame soy sauce served over rice with creamy avocado and crunchy vegetables inspired by a hidden San Antonio Japanese gem. This Japanese-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs sushi-grade tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 12 oz, diced into 1/2-inch cubes sushi-grade tuna
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 sliced thin green onions
• 1 medium, diced avocado
• 1/2 medium, julienned cucumber
• 3 cups steamed sushi rice
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 sheets, cut into thin strips nori sheets

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sriracha, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp honey until well combined and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 12 oz diced sushi-grade tuna and 2 sliced green onions to the marinade. Toss gently to coat and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Step 3: Divide 3 cups steamed sushi rice into 4 bowls. Arrange the marinated tuna evenly over the rice.
4. Step 4: Top each bowl with 1/4 diced avocado, 2 tbsp julienned cucumber, and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and thin 2 strips of nori on top.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh and spicy poke bowl experience.