Description
These Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats are a fresh, healthy, and flavorful appetizer or light meal featuring tender shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce served in crisp cucumber halves. With a dash of sriracha, lime juice, and garnished with green onions and toasted sesame seeds, they provide a delightful balance of heat and freshness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 firm cucumbers, halved lengthwise
- 2 green onions, chopped
Sauce and Garnish
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Japanese mayo preferred)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp and Cucumbers: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise and carefully scoop out the seeds to create hollow boats for filling.
- Cook Shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp lightly with salt and pepper then cook them in the skillet for about 3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Make Spicy Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lime juice. Mix well until creamy and smooth. Adjust the amount of sriracha to your preferred spice level.
- Combine Shrimp with Sauce: Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces and fold them into the spicy mayonnaise mixture thoroughly to coat each piece evenly.
- Assemble Sushi Boats: Spoon the shrimp mixture generously into each hollowed cucumber half, filling evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the filled cucumber boats. Serve immediately, optionally with extra lime wedges on the side for added zest.
Notes
- Use firm cucumbers to hold the shrimp mixture well without getting soggy.
- Adjust sriracha sauce carefully to balance spice levels to your taste.
- Japanese mayonnaise like Kewpie provides a richer flavor than regular mayo but regular mayonnaise works as well.
- For extra crunch, chill the cucumber halves before serving.
- These can be served as a light appetizer or a refreshing low-carb snack.
