Sushi-Style Tuna Poke with Avocado and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

Fresh sushi-grade tuna diced and marinated in a savory sesame-soy dressing, served with creamy avocado and sesame seeds. This Japanese-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 sushi-grade tuna, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 medium avocado, diced
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz diced sushi-grade tuna and 1 thinly sliced green onion to the marinade. Toss gently to coat all pieces. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
3. Step 3: Just before serving, fold 1 diced medium avocado into the tuna mixture carefully to avoid mashing.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately with steamed rice or wrapped in seaweed sheets.