Poke and Seafood.
Cold, bright, and straight to the point
If you came here for poke, garlic shrimp, and seafood that does not get mainlanded into mush, start with these.
23 RECIPES · UPDATED MARCH 2026
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Freshness matters. Texture matters. And if the seasoning is louder than the fish, the whole thing is already off.
“Spicy ahi sushi bake turns poke-shop flavor into a warm pan you can scoop at potlucks, game nights, and family dinners without a lot of fuss.”
Spicy Ahi Sushi Bake — Hawaii’s Viral Potluck Casserole
Spicy ahi sushi bake turns poke-shop flavor into a warm pan you can scoop at potlucks, game nights, and family dinners without a lot of fuss.
Lomilomi Salmon — Hawaii’s Essential Luau Side Dish
Lomilomi salmon is the cold, salty tomato side that cuts through heavy luau food and keeps the whole plate from feeling weighed down.
What Is Poke? Hawaii’s Famous Raw Fish Dish Explained
What poke actually is, where it comes from in Hawaii, and why the best versions stay simple once the fish hits the bowl.
The classics
The recipes from this chapter that come up over and over.
Coconut Shrimp – Crispy, Golden, and Impossibly Tropical
There’s a reason every beachside restaurant in Hawaii has coconut shrimp on the menu. It’s the dish that tastes exactly like where you are — tropical, a little sweet, imp...
Gourmet Poke Bowl with Eel, Spicy Salmon, and Mango – Next-Level Island Flavors
This loaded poke bowl with eel, spicy salmon, masago, mango, and crispy wontons proves there’s no limit to how creative your bowl can get.
Ahi Tuna Burger on a Sweet Hawaiian Bun – Beyond the Poke Bowl
When you want ahi tuna but not another poke bowl, this seared ahi burger on a sweet Hawaiian roll is the answer. Quick, fresh, and totally island-style.
Ahi Tuna Poke Stacks – Turn Your Kitchen Into a Five-Star Hawaiian Restaurant
Layered ahi poke stacks are the showstopper appetizer that looks like it came from a Waikiki restaurant but takes 20 minutes at home.
New here
More from this chapter, in order of when CurtisJ filed it.
Talk Story: The Art of Poke – From Fisherman’s Snack to Global Phenomenon
From ancient fisherman’s snack to global phenomenon — the real story of poke, how it became Hawaii’s signature dish, why the mainland version misses the point, and what m...
Ahi Poke Bowl – Classic Hawaiian Raw Fish Done Right
A guide to Hawaiian poke bowls that covers the fish, seasoning, rice, and toppings that make the bowl taste right, plus what to leave out.
Talk Story: The Shrimp Trucks of the North Shore
From Giovanni’s original truck to the thriving food corridor of Kahuku — the story of how roadside shrimp stands became one of Hawaii’s most beloved food traditions and a...
Lomi Lomi Salmon – Hawaii’s Beloved Side Dish
Hawaii’s beloved side dish — salt-cured salmon hand-massaged with ripe tomatoes, sweet Maui onions, and green onions. A required dish at every luau and Hawaiian celebrati...
Ahi Katsu – Panko-Crusted Seared Ahi
Fresh ahi tuna coated in golden panko breadcrumbs and flash-fried so the outside shatters while the inside stays ruby-red and silky raw. Served sliced with ponzu and wasa...
Furikake Salmon – Crispy Nori-Crusted Hawaiian Fish
Salmon fillets coated in furikake and pan-seared until the crust is golden and crispy while the fish stays perfectly flaky inside. This modern Hawaiian classic brings ser...
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