Description
Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Boats are a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings the taste of sushi to your table without the need for rolling skills. These delightful boats feature succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, making them perfect as appetizers, snacks, or light meals. With their eye-catching presentation and burst of flavors, they are ideal for gatherings or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice
- 2 large cucumbers
- 24 peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3 ripe avocados
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
- Olive oil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Chili powder
- Dried oregano
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook sushi rice according to package instructions and let cool.
- Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create boats.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp with olive oil and seasonings until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice and mayo until chunky.
- Assemble boats by layering sushi rice, avocado mixture, cooked shrimp, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg