Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi boats

by Stella on August 25, 2022

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A taste of the sushi life without the rolling skills.

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Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Boats

5 from 1 vote

Servings:

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Ingredients

1 cup sushi rice, cooked
2 large cucumbers
1 tbs sesame seeds

Shrimp:

24 shrimp, peeled + deveined
2 tbs olive oil
3/4 tsp of each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano
salt to taste

Avocado Mash:

3 avocados, rough mash
1 lime, juiced
salt to taste

Spicy Mayo:

1/4 cup Kewpie mayo (or regular mayo)
2 tsp Sriracha sauce
1 tsp honey (optional)

Instructions

Shrimp:

Coat your shrimp in olive oil and all the seasonings listed.
Heat a large skillet on medium high and cook your shrimp until opaque – about 2 minutes per side.

Avocado Mash:

Combine all ingredients and taste to adjust anything.

Spicy Mayo:

Whisk ingredients together. Taste and adjust if needed.

Assembly:

Wash and dry your cucumbers well. Slice them in half and then again those halves in half. Using a spoon or grapefruit spoon, scoop out as much of the seeds and flesh as possible.
First spread in about 1 tablespoon of the avocado mash into each cucumber boat. Then add the rice and spread out. Top with three shrimp, drizzle with spicy mayo and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Author: Stella Drivas

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