Spicy Salmon Cucumber Boats

Wife with the Knife

These Spicy Salmon Cucumber Boats are like delicious bites of heaven! Fresh, crunchy Persian cucumbers topped with creamy, spicy salmon and served with a tangy dipping sauce. What more could you want? Whether you’re looking for an appetizer to impress your guests or a fun, light dish to enjoy, these cucumber boats are always a hit. They’re quick, easy, and bursting with flavour.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Cooling Time 9

Total Time 34

Course Appetizer, Light Lunch, Light Meal, starter

Cuisine Japanese Inspired

Servings 4

Ingredients

8 oz sushi-grade salmon
4 Persian cucumbers halved and seeds scooped out
Sushi rice prepared (see notes)
¼ cup Japanese kewpie mayo or regular mayo
2 tbsp sriracha
2 tsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2 tbsp chives finely chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
Sesame seeds to taste

Dipping Sauce

Soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 lemon
2-3 scallions thinly sliced
1-2 tsp mirin optional for a touch of sweetness

Instructions

Cook the sushi rice according to your preferred method (rice cooker or stovetop). Or see notes for my recipe link to sushi rice.
Chop the salmon into a fine dice and place it in a medium bowl.
Add the chives, sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, sriracha, and Japanese mayo to the salmon and mix well.
In a separate small bowl, mix the scallions, rice vinegar, lemon juice, and soy sauce to taste for the dipping sauce.
Scoop some rice into each cucumber half, gently pressing it into place.
Add the salmon mixture to a piping bag (optional) or simply spoon it onto the rice-covered cucumbers.
Top with sesame seeds and serve with the dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

*Try this Recipe with Fresh Tuna or Cooked Shrimp!*

*Sushi Rice

Tip: Rub a little sesame oil or water on your hands before handling the sushi rice to keep it from sticking.

Add a Touch of sweetness: You can add 1-2 teaspoons of mirin to the dipping sauce for a touch of sweetness, (use up to 1 tablespoon for a stronger sweeter flavour). Just remember to taste as you go.

Cucumber Alternatives: If you don’t have Persian cucumbers, you can use any cucumber with thin skin, like English cucumbers.

Adjusting Spice Level: You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less sriracha to the salmon mixture.

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