Description
These Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Boats are a fresh, flavorful, and healthy appetizer or light meal option. Featuring perfectly seasoned and pan-seared shrimp atop creamy lime-infused avocado mash, sushi rice, and crispy cucumber boats, they offer a delightful combination of textures and tastes with a spicy mayo drizzle and sesame seed garnish.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Seasoning
- 24 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
Avocado Mash
- 3 avocados, roughly mashed
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt, to taste
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup sushi rice, cooked
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season and Cook the Shrimp: In a medium bowl, coat the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, and salt. Mix well to ensure even coverage. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp until opaque and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Prepare the Avocado Mash: In a bowl, combine the roughly mashed avocados, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed to balance the flavors.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: Whisk together Kewpie mayo, Sriracha sauce, and honey (if using) in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the ingredients for your preferred spice level and sweetness.
- Prepare the Cucumber Boats: Thoroughly wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice each cucumber in half lengthwise, then halve those pieces to create four quarters per cucumber. Using a spoon, gently scoop out most of the seeds and some flesh to create a “boat” for the fillings.
- Assemble the Boats: Spread about 1 tablespoon of avocado mash into the bottom of each cucumber boat. Layer in a spoonful of cooked sushi rice, gently spreading it out. Top with three shrimp per boat, then drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular mayonnaise for Kewpie mayo but expect a slightly different flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha and honey in the spicy mayo to suit your taste preference for heat and sweetness.
- For a low carb option, omit the sushi rice or replace it with cauliflower rice.
- Make sure to tightly dry the cucumbers before assembling to prevent sogginess.
- These boats are best served immediately to keep cucumbers crisp.
