Spicy Salmon Cucumber Boats
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.
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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