Sesame Salmon Poke-Style Bowls
This is my meal-prep-friendly take on a poke bowl, searing the salmon instead of serving it raw so it holds up better over a full week. Edamame and cucumber keep it feeling fresh even with the rice base underneath.
Searing the salmon quickly in soy sauce and sesame oil gives it a lot of the same flavor as a poke marinade without the food-safety concerns of raw fish sitting in the fridge for days. Edamame adds a plant-based protein boost on top of the salmon.
This bowl works well served cold or warmed slightly, which makes it one of the more flexible options in my rotation. I always add the avocado and sesame seeds right before eating to keep everything looking and tasting fresh.
The recipe card has the full ingredient breakdown and cook time for all ten portions. Let the salmon cool before dividing everything into containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days. Keep the avocado and sesame seeds separate until serving.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Sesame Salmon Poke-Style Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
720 calories • 50g protein • 50g carbs • 36g fat per portion
What I really like about this recipe is that it captures poke bowl flavors in a form that actually holds up as meal prep.
Ingredients
• 3 3/4 lb salmon fillets, cubed
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 5 cups edamame
• 5 cucumbers, diced
• 2 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 5 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
Directions
1. Toss the salmon cubes with soy sauce and sesame oil.
2. Sear in a hot pan for 3–4 minutes, until just cooked through.
3. Divide the rice, edamame, and cucumber into containers.
4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado and sesame seeds just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. This dish is good served cold or gently reheated. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
