Shrimp Cucumber Boats (Light, Fresh, and Party-Ready) | Cookineo

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, fresh or thawed from frozen, tails removed
• 3 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise, full-fat for best flavor
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1 tsp sriracha, adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, low sodium preferred
• 1 tsp sesame oil, toasted for deeper flavor
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp olive oil, for cooking the shrimp
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup sushi rice or short-grain white rice, cooked and cooled, optional for a heartier filling
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
• 2 tbsp fresh dill or cilantro, roughly chopped, for garnish