Salmon & Edamame Poke Bowl
A vibrant, nourishing poke bowl featuring omega-rich salmon and plant-powered edamame over cooling sushi rice. Perfectly balanced to soothe your nervous system and fits easily into a nourishing week.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthTrigger-aware comfort
Make the meal work for today
Keep spicy extras on the side and adjust the temperature or portion to suit you. The best version is the one you can enjoy comfortably.
Notice: comfort + personal triggers
Evening comfort
Head toward bedtime properly fed
A satisfying evening meal can make the night feel simpler. Notice whether the portion and timing fit comfortably into your sleep routine.
Notice: timing + overnight comfort
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
Notice: hunger + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
How many are you cooking for?
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup shelled edamame (thawed)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Cook the sushi rice according to package…
- 01
Cook the sushi rice according to package…
Cook the sushi rice according to package directions, then spread it on a plate to cool slightly. Toss with a splash of rice vinegar and a pinch of salt if you have them on hand.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Cut the sushi-grade salmon into 1/2-inch cubes
Cut the sushi-grade salmon into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, gently toss the salmon with soy sauce, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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Dice the English cucumber into small bite-sized…
Dice the English cucumber into small bite-sized pieces, slice the avocado, and thinly slice the green onions.
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Divide the cooled sushi rice between two…
Divide the cooled sushi rice between two wide bowls.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Arrange the marinated salmon
Arrange the marinated salmon, shelled edamame, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado in separate, neat sections over the rice.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Garnish the bowls with the sliced green…
Garnish the bowls with the sliced green onions and an extra pinch of sesame seeds or drizzle of soy sauce before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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