Description
This Salmon Cucumber Sushi Boats recipe offers a fresh and healthy twist on traditional sushi by using hollowed-out cucumbers as boats filled with savory cooked salmon, rice, creamy avocado, and spicy mayo. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a perfect single-serve meal that’s light, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Salmon Mixture
- 4 oz salmon filet
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp lime juice
Sushi Boats Assembly
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/4 cup cooked rice (or cooked cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative)
- 1/4 avocado, diced
- 1 tbsp spicy mayo
- Green onion, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and cut into small cubes. Season the pieces with salt and pepper evenly.
- Cook the Salmon: Heat 2 teaspoons of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cubed salmon and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until fully cooked through. In the last minute of cooking, add 1 tablespoon coconut aminos and 1 teaspoon lime juice to the pan. Stir gently to coat the salmon and scrape up any browned bits from the pan for extra flavor. Remove the cooked salmon from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Cucumber Boats: Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice off the ends. Cut the cucumber lengthwise down the middle. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds and flesh from the inside of each cucumber half to create hollow boats.
- Assemble the Sushi Boats: Fill each hollowed cucumber half with 1/4 cup cooked rice or cauliflower rice as the base. Layer the cooked salmon cubes on top of the rice. Add diced avocado evenly over the salmon. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon spicy mayo and sprinkle with chopped green onions to finish. Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use cauliflower rice as a low-carb alternative to the cooked rice.
- Spicy mayo can be made by mixing mayonnaise with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
- For a fully raw sushi option, you can use raw sushi-grade salmon instead of cooking it.
- Make sure to thoroughly hollow the cucumber to hold the fillings securely.
- Adjust seasoning and spice levels according to your preference.
