Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats
Spicy Shrimp Cucumber Sushi Boats are a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for any gathering or as a light snack. These sushi boats replace traditional rice and seaweed with crisp cucumber halves, expertly filled with tender shrimp sautéed to perfection and tossed in a creamy Sriracha mayo sauce. The result is a refreshing appetizer that balances spice and freshness while being visually stunning on any platter. In just under 30 minutes, you can create these impressive sushi boats that are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 large cucumbers (halved lengthwise)
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (preferably Japanese mayo)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds to create boats.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Sriracha sauce to taste.
- Fill each cucumber half with cooked shrimp and drizzle spicy mayo over the top.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately on a platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg