Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado
Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado pair cool, crisp cucumber with vinegared sushi rice, buttery avocado, and silky smoked salmon. Each bite is balanced with subtle sweetness and a nutty sesame finish, perfect for a light lunch, party appetizer, or a refreshing dinner starter.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice in a sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, about 1 minute. In a saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, whisk the vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve. Drizzle the vinegar mixture over the hot rice and gently fold it in. Cover the surface of the rice with a damp paper towel and let it cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- 3
Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut each half crosswise into 4 equal pieces (for a total of 16 pieces). Trim a thin slice from the peel side of each piece so they sit flat. Scoop out the seeds from each piece, leaving a 1/3-inch border. Spoon 1 to 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice into each cucumber piece, then use damp hands to compact the rice. Top each with salmon and avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 4
Serve with soy sauce, furikake, Kewpie mayonnaise, wasabi, and/or ginger.
- Calories 389.16 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 9.75 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 64.44 g 23%
- Total Fat 9.71 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 437.2 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.66 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.56 g --
- Added Sugars 3.09 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 8.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 367.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 66.41 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 35.17 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, and Kewpie Mayonnaise. Each serving provides about 389.16 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Sesame Seeds, Cucumber, Kewpie Mayonnaise, Light Soy Sauce. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 389.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado healthy?
- Cucumber Sushi Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 389.16 calories and 9.75 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 437.2 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.53 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.09 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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