Cucumber and crab appetizer with spicy mayo

 

 

 

 

I made these for no special occasion other than just wanting to try something cool. I saw a recipe on Facebook that gave me this idea. The idea was to cut chunks of cucumber and then use a melon baller to core out the middle then stuff it with a spicy cheesy crab mixture. Even though that sounds fantastic I wanted it to be more like sushi and if you have ever had a cucumber roll you know how good they are but are hard to make. These are super easy.

As usual I don't have measurements just eyeballed it but I will at least give ingredients used:

One really long English cucumber. (It's perfect in circumference and less seedy)
Imitation crab
Thinly sliced carrot pieces
Thinly sliced yellow and red bell pepper
Avocado
Black Sesame seeds

Spicy Mayo:

Miracle Whip (less fat)
Sriracha
Paprika

Dipping or Drizzling Sauce:

Sesame Oil
Soy Sauce
Teriyaki Sauce
Ginger/Garlic crushed (I get the stuff in the jar, much easier)

So I think the picture is pretty self explanatory on how to make it. Just melon ball as close to the bottom and sides of the cucumber as you can and stuff them with whatever combinations you want. I wasn't as fond of the bell pepper as my husband was but you already know what you like so have fun with it. I wish had a more Japanese style looking plate and dipping bowl for better presentation but I do the best with what I have :-)