Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Boats
A light and refreshing appetizer featuring creamy avocado, tender shrimp, and crunchy cucumber, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers
- 2 Avocados
- 1 cup Cooked shrimp
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.
- Mash the avocados in a bowl and mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add cooked shrimp and chili powder to the avocado mixture and stir until combined.
- Fill the cucumber boats generously with the shrimp and avocado mixture.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, you can swap shrimp with chickpeas or black beans. To prevent cucumbers from getting soggy, salt the insides lightly and let sit before filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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