Description
These Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats are a refreshing and healthy appetizer or light meal featuring crisp cucumber halves filled with a creamy, spicy shrimp mixture. Combining the seafood sweetness with a kick of sriracha and the crunch of fresh cucumbers, this easy no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick snack or party serving.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Boats
- 2 large cucumbers
Spicy Shrimp Filling
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- Avocado
- Radish slices
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber boats: Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds, creating a hollow boat shape to hold the filling. Set aside.
- Make the shrimp filling: In a bowl, combine the chopped cooked shrimp, mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is evenly blended and creamy.
- Add green onions: Gently fold in the finely sliced green onions to the shrimp mixture for an added burst of flavor and texture.
- Fill the boats: Spoon the spicy shrimp mixture generously into each cucumber boat, ensuring they are well filled for a satisfying bite.
- Top with sesame seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the filled cucumber boats for a crunchy texture. Optionally add extra green onions, sliced avocado, or radish slices as garnishes to enhance visual appeal and flavor.
- Serve immediately: These sushi boats are best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the cucumber and the vibrant taste of the shrimp filling.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to suit your preferred spice level.
- Use Kewpie mayonnaise for a creamier and slightly sweeter taste, but regular mayo works as well.
- For extra protein, you can add finely diced avocado inside or as a garnish.
- These boats can be prepared ahead but fill cucumbers just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Use fresh cooked shrimp or thawed frozen shrimp for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
