Description
Cucumber Sushi Boats are a refreshing and innovative take on traditional sushi that combines the crunch of fresh cucumbers with flavorful shrimp and creamy spicy mayo. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized delights are not just visually appealing but also easy to make, making them an ideal appetizer or light meal. In just 14 minutes, you can impress your guests with this fun and healthy dish that offers a burst of flavors. Customize each boat with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup cooked rice (sushi or jasmine)
- 10 tiger shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon spicy mayo (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- Pat the insides dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Fill each boat with cooked rice.
- Season shrimp with oil and spices; cook in a frying pan until curled and pink.
- Dice shrimp and mix with spicy mayo; spoon over rice-filled cucumber boats.
- Drizzle additional spicy mayo if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 boats (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg