Shrimp Stuffed Cucumber Boats
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4.8
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
2155 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Shrimp Stuffed Cucumber Boats
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These shrimp and avocado-stuffed cucumber boats are fresh and healthy for summertime, and fun to eat with your hands!
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Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- ¾ pound raw shrimp peeled & roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ avocado chopped
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
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Instructions
- Cut each cucumber in half crosswise, then lengthwise, so that there are 8 pieces in all. Using a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh to form boats.
- Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss to coat the shrimp.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the shrimp is just cooked through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the shrimp to a bowl, and stir in the red bell pepper and avocado. Toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing.
- Brush the insides of the cucumber boats with the remaining 1 tablespoon of dressing.
- Divide the shrimp mixture evenly between the cucumber boats. Serve.
The Dressing:
- Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil cumin, salt and pepper.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Blue - Freestyle SP) / 4 (Green) / 4 (Purple)
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the Sparks nutrition calculator and Weight Watchers points are calculated using the Recipe Builder on their site. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2stuffed cucumbers
Calories
215.5kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7.5g
(3%)
Protein
19.3g
(39%)
Fat
12.2g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
129.2mg
(43%)
Sodium
348.8mg
(15%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
0.6g
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2stuffed cucumbers | |
| Calories | 215.5kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 19.3g | 39% |
| Fat | 12.2g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 129.2mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 348.8mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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