Sushi-Grade Tuna Poke Bowl with Sesame and Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A fresh poke bowl featuring diced sushi-grade tuna marinated in a savory sesame sauce, served over rice with creamy avocado and crisp vegetables. 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 450 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, diced into 1/2-inch cubes sushi-grade tuna
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1 medium, diced avaocado
• 2 cups cooked sushi rice
• 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced cucumber
• 1 tbsp shredded nori

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until well combined.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz diced sushi-grade tuna and 2 sliced green onions to the marinade, gently toss to coat, and refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
3. Step 3: Divide 2 cups cooked sushi rice evenly into two bowls.
4. Step 4: Top each bowl of rice with half the marinated tuna, 1/2 diced avocado, 1/4 thinly sliced cucumber, 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 tbsp shredded nori.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for a fresh, vibrant poke bowl experience.