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No-Roll Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Avocado Cream
4.8
Japanese-InspiredAppetizer

No-Roll Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats with Avocado Cream

These spicy tuna cucumber boats deliver the flavors and textures of your favorite spicy tuna roll without any rolling or special ingredients. Using canned tuna transformed with a zesty spicy mayo and served in crisp cucumber boats, this recipe creates a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional sushi. The creamy avocado topping and crunchy vegetables provide contrasting textures, while toasted sesame seeds and nori flakes add that authentic sushi experience. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to satisfy a sushi craving quickly with supermarket ingredients.

Cravingless
4.8
15 mins

RECIPE HIGHLIGHTS

COOK TIME

0 minutes

CALORIES

270 kcal

PROTEIN

24 g

SERVINGS

2 servings (8 cucumber boats)

Recipe Instructions

Recipe Ingredients

2 servings (8 cucumber boats)

the cucumber boats:

  • 2 large English cucumbers (the long, thin-skinned ones)

the spicy tuna mixture:

  • 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained well
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or light mayonnaise)
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

the avocado cream:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

garnish and serving:

  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into small strips or flakes (or use pre-cut nori snacks)
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Micro greens or sprouts (optional)
  • Extra sriracha for drizzling
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for dipping

Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Ingredients can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories
270kcal
  • 🧈
    Total Fat
    17g
  • 🥓
    Saturated Fat
    3g
  • 🍚
    Carbohydrates
    9g
  • 🍬
    Sugars
    3g
  • 🥦
    Fiber
    4g
  • 🥩
    Protein🔥 High
    24g
  • 🧂
    Sodium
    480mg

* Calories and nutritional info are calculated per serving.

Dietary Info

Suitable for Diet

Low-Carb DietHigh-Protein DietGluten-Free Diet (with gluten-free soy sauce)Paleo Diet (with paleo-approved mayonnaise)

Keywords

HealthySushiSpicy tunaLow-carbNo-roll sushiCucumber boatsEasy recipeCanned tunaBeginner-friendlyQuick meal

Nutritional Highlights

Low Sugar
Only 3 grams sugar
High Protein
24 grams protein
High Fiber
4 grams fiber

* This information is meant as a guideline for dietary purposes.