Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats 

Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats 🥒🍤

A low-carb, refreshing twist on sushi! Crisp cucumber “boats” filled with sushi rice, spicy garlic shrimp, creamy avocado mash, and drizzled with spicy mayo. Perfect for a light lunch or appetizer!

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🍽️ Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Serves: 4 (6 boats per person)

Ingredients:

For the Cucumber Boats:

• 2 large English cucumbers (or 4 Persian cucumbers)

• 1 cup cooked sushi rice (seasoned with 1 tbsp rice vinegar + ½ tsp sugar + ¼ tsp salt)

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

For the Spicy Shrimp:

• 24 medium shrimp, peeled & deveined (thawed if frozen)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ¾ tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano

• Salt to taste

For the Avocado Mash:

• 3 ripe avocados, roughly mashed

• 1 lime, juiced

• Salt to taste

For the Spicy Mayo:

• ¼ cup Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)

• 2 tsp Sriracha (adjust to heat preference)

• 1 tsp honey (optional, balances heat)

Optional Garnishes:

• Sliced green onions

• Extra Sriracha drizzle

• Pickled ginger

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Prep Cucumber Boats:

   • Slice cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon, leaving a ½-inch thick “boat.” Pat dry.

2. Cook Shrimp:

   • Toss shrimp with olive oil, spices, and salt.

   • Heat a skillet over medium-high, cook shrimp 1–2 mins per side until pink. Set aside.

3. Make Avocado Mash:

   • Mash avocados with lime juice and salt (keep it slightly chunky).

4. Make Spicy Mayo:

   • Whisk mayo, Sriracha, and honey in a small bowl.

5. Assemble Boats:

   • Fill each cucumber boat with:

     1. Sushi rice (press lightly)

     2. Avocado mash

     3. 3–4 spicy shrimp

   • Drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds.

6. Serve Immediately (to keep cucumbers crisp!).

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💡 Pro Tips:

✅ No sushi rice? Use cauliflower rice for keto-friendly boats.
✅ Extra crunch? Top with tempura flakes or crushed wasabi peas.
✅ Meal prep: Store components separately; assemble before eating.

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Why This Works:

🌿 Low-carb & refreshing—no seaweed rolling required!
🔥 Spicy, creamy, crunchy all in one bite.
🍤 Quick-cooking shrimp for easy weeknight meals.

Great for parties or a light summer dinner! Want a mango-lime shrimp version? Let me know! 😋