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Hamachi Poke With Cucumber and Avocado Recipe

Hamachi Poke With Cucumber and Avocado Recipe
  • Category

    Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

12 ounces raw sashimi-grade hamachi, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

3 ounces sweet onion, such as Maui or Vidalia, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 scallion, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced

1 small Persian cucumber , peeled and seeded if skin or seeds are tough, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 small avocado , cut into 1/2-inch dice

1 Thai bird or serrano chili, thinly sliced

2 strips zest from 1 lemon, sliced as thinly as possible

1 teaspoon white or black sesame seeds, or a mix

4 teaspoons soy sauce, more or less to taste

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, more or less to taste

Kosher salt

Steamed rice

Directions

Combine hamachi, onion, scallion, cucumber, avocado, chili, lemon zest, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and olive oil in a medium bowl. Season with a small pinch of kosher salt and gently fold to combine. Taste and adjust with more soy sauce, olive oil, or salt as desired. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature, then serve on its own or on top of steamed rice.