Paleo Classic Ahi Poke

Total time35 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time0 min

Sushi-grade ahi tuna is the star here, cubed and folded with sweet onion, sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a pinch of coarse sea salt for that briny, savory bite poke is known for. A short 15-minute chill in the fridge is all it takes for the tuna to soak up the marinade and turn perfectly tender. Fresh avocado and crisp nori strips add richness and a bit of texture on top, while the sesame oil brings a toasty, nutty depth to every forkful. Serve it over warm rice for a quick, no-cook-required dinner that still feels like something special. It's a clean, protein-packed dish that fits neatly into a Paleo lineup without any fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb sushi-grade ahi tuna, cut into ¾-inch cubes
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3 tbsp soy sauce
Chef's tip
Coconut aminos are sweeter and less salty; taste and adjust the seasoning.
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup sweet onion, finely diced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tsp hawaiian sea salt or coarse sea salt

For serving

3 cups cooked short-grain white rice, warm
Chef's tip
Use cooked cauliflower rice 1:1 in place of cooked rice; sauté it briefly so it stays fluffy, not wet.
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and crushed red pepper flakes until combined.
2
Add the cubed tuna, sweet onion, green onions, sesame seeds, and sea salt to the bowl. Fold gently until the tuna is evenly coated.

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