Kicked Up Cajun Poke Recipe

Name: Kicked Up Cajun Poke
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Tombo or Ahi (tuna) fillet, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1/2 pound spicy boiled Hawaiian spiny lobster tails; 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat; 1/2 cup chopped Maui onion; 1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper; 1/2 cup rinsed and chopped fresh limu or ogo seaweed; 1/4 cup minced green onions; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons minced Hawaiian chile pepper; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 4 cups assorted greens; 4 avocados, halved, peeled and seeded; Taro Root Chips, as an accompaniment; 2 pounds taro, peeled and cut into very thin rounds; Peanut oil, for frying; Essence, recipe follows; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1/2 pound Tombo or Ahi (tuna) fillet, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 pound spicy boiled Hawaiian spiny lobster tails
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped Maui onion
1/2 cup chopped red or yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup rinsed and chopped fresh limu or ogo seaweed
1/4 cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced Hawaiian chile pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
4 cups assorted greens
4 avocados, halved, peeled and seeded
Taro Root Chips, as an accompaniment
2 pounds taro, peeled and cut into very thin rounds
Peanut oil, for frying
Essence, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Combine all the ingredients except the greens, avocados, and chips in a large bowl and mix well.", "Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.", "Divide the greens among 8 plates and top with one avocado half.", "Spoon a generous 1/2-cup of poke in each avocado half and serve with Taro Root Chips.", "In a large, deep wok or pot, heat the oil to 360 degrees F. Add the taro rounds in batches and stir to prevent them from sticking.", "Cook until just golden brown, about 45 seconds.", "Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.", "Sprinkle with Essence while still hot.", "Repeat with the remaining chips.", "Serve immediately.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound Tombo or Ahi (tuna) fillet, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1/2 pound spicy boiled Hawaiian spiny lobster tails, 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, 1/2 cup chopped Maui onion, and more.

Yes, Kicked Up Cajun Poke falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kicked Up Cajun Poke

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