Description
These Shrimp Avocado Cucumber Boats are the perfect low-carb appetizer or snack. Juicy shrimp and creamy avocado mixed with fresh herbs and zesty lime are served in crisp cucumber boats for a refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Boats:
- 2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
Shrimp Avocado Mixture:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a boat shape.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Fill the Boats: Spoon the shrimp avocado mixture into each cucumber boat.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or chill for a cooler bite.
Notes
- Use small cooked shrimp or salad shrimp for convenience.
- For a creamier texture, add Greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
- Perfect for lunch, appetizers, or snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber boat
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
