Cumin Orange Shrimp-Stuffed Cucumber Boats

These shrimp and avocado-stuffed cucumber boats are fresh and healthy for summertime, and fun to eat with your hands! 215 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

I don’t know what it is about summertime, but it always inspires me to start stuffing things, like tomatoes stuffed with quinoa and hummus, zucchini stuffed with Greek rice and zucchini rolled with goat cheese and roasted peppers. Luckily, I’m typically inclined to stuff healthy ingredients inside of other healthy ingredients, which then makes it easier to stuff my body into a bathing suit.

When the temperatures really start to rise, the relationship with my oven becomes a little strained, and I seek out friendship from my grill and any ingredient that don’t need to be cooked. Since cucumbers are coming into season this month, I tossed aside the idea of a traditional stuffed zucchini and came up with a filling that would match the freshness of the crisp cucumbers.

Shrimp, avocado and cucumbers pair together beautifully in everything from sandwiches to salads, like in one of my favorites, a 10-Minute Thai Shrimp, Cucumber & Avocado Salad. I first thought of spooning the stuffing into small cucumber cups for an easy appetizer, which would be an easy variation for summer entertaining, but I really wanted a dish that I could serve to my family at dinnertime. So, out came the cucumber boats!

The shrimp mixture is dressed with a simple cumin orange dressing, which is also brushed inside of the cucumber boats for an extra layer of flavor. While you might be tempted to eat these with a knife and fork, they’re even easier (and more fun!) to eat with your hands. The kids will love that, too!

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Cumin Orange Shrimp-Stuffed Cucumber Boats

These shrimp and avocado-stuffed cucumber boats are fresh and healthy for summertime, and fun to eat with your hands! 215 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

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Course: Entrees

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Seafood Recipes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 215.5kcal

Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3/4 pound raw shrimp peeled & roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/2 red bell pepper diced
• 1/2 avocado chopped

The Dressing:

• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

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.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Cook until the shrimp is just cooked through, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
• 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 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)

Nutrition

Serving: 2stuffed cucumbers | Calories: 215.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 19.3g | Fat: 12.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 129.2mg | Sodium: 348.8mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 0.6g

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