By Captain Tom C.
F/V Ellie Dahl
Captain Tom’s Copper River Sockeye Salmon Poke is a simple, tasty dish. Wild salmon cubes are marinated in soy sauce, chile oil, sesame oil, and spices, then topped with furikake. Pair it with crackers or rice for a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Perfect for an easy, flavorful meal!
Ingredients
1 pound Copper River sockeye salmon fillet, skinned and cubed (1/4”)
1/3 cup good-quality soy sauce*
1 tablespoon hot chili oil**
1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 bunch of scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons Furikake seasoning***
*We like Kikoman Less Sodium soy sauce. If you're soy-free, substitute with Coconut Aminos.
**We love the oil from Alaskan company Barnacle Foods Kelp Chili Crisp.
***We could not find this at our local grocer so made our own by combining crushed seaweed snack paper (crushed our own) with sesame seeds.
Directions
1 Thaw Copper River salmon, remove skin with a sharp knife. Take care not to remove the red flesh but remove the gray layer of fat between the red meat and skin. (Set skin and grey fat and trimmings aside and cook them up for your pet!)
2 In a bowl, combine the cubed Copper River sockeye salmon fillet with soy sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and hot chili oil. Allow the fish to absorb the flavors for 15 minutes.
3 Add sesame oil and chopped scallions to the bowl. Stir the mixture well and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4 Before serving, sprinkle Furikake seasoning over the poke and gently mix to incorporate the seasoning.
5 Serve the Copper River sockeye salmon poke with artisan crackers as a "dip" or over rice in a bowl as a complete meal.
Enjoy!
Good to Know STORY
Poke, a dish with deep roots in Hawaiian cuisine, derives its name from the Hawaiian word "poke," which means to slice or cut crosswise into pieces.
At the heart of poke is an emphasis on fresh, raw fish, typically of sushi-grade quality, underscoring the significance of using top-notch, pristine ingredients.
What makes poke truly intriguing is its global adaptability; while it traditionally features ingredients like soy sauce and sesame oil, the dish has evolved to incorporate diverse culinary influences from around the world.
Noteworthy is poke's flexibility, offering a canvas for personalization where individuals can choose their preferred fish, marinades, toppings, and accompaniments. Beyond its delicious taste, poke stands out as a nutritious option, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids from the fish and an array of nutrients from the accompanying vegetables and seasonings.
As a culinary creation, poke not only pays homage to its Hawaiian origins but also serves as a testament to the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of global gastronomy.
*Visit our store to learn more about the variety of fish Alaska has to offer, such as Copper River king salmon, wild Alaskan halibut, wild Alaskan black cod (sablefish), and more.
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