Avocado Cucumber Roll with Shrimp and Wasabi Aioli Recipe
These Avocado Cucumber Rolls with Shrimp and Wasabi Aioli are a refreshing, low-carb appetizer perfect for summer. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers wrapped around creamy avocado and tender shrimp, these rolls are complemented by a tangy, spicy wasabi aioli. Gluten-free and dairy-free, they make a healthy and elegant starter or light meal with Asian-inspired flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian, Gluten Free
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced on a mandolin
- 1-2 avocados, halved and sliced into 6 pieces per half
- Few tablespoons black sesame seeds
- 15-30 large shrimp, boiled until cooked through, peeled and deveined
For the Wasabi Aioli Sauce
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons wasabi paste
- 2 teaspoons gluten free tamari
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 limes, zested
- Optional: Sriracha as a garnish
Instructions
- Make the Wasabi Aioli Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, wasabi paste, gluten-free tamari, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare the Cucumber Base: Lay out a cucumber slice in front of you and spread about a teaspoon of the prepared wasabi aioli evenly on the cucumber slice to add flavor and help the ingredients hold together.
- Coat the Avocado Slices: Take an avocado slice and gently press it into black sesame seeds on both sides, ensuring the seeds adhere well and provide a nutty crunch.
- Assemble the Roll: Place the sesame seed-coated avocado slice and a cooked shrimp on top of the sauced cucumber slice. Carefully and tightly roll the cucumber around the filling without breaking the cucumber.
- Trim and Repeat: If desired, cut off the last 1 to 3 inches of cucumber from the roll to manage portion size or cucumber content per roll. Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients until all rolls are assembled.
- Serve: Arrange the rolls on a serving plate and serve with any remaining wasabi aioli sauce on the side for dipping. Drizzle with Sriracha if desired for extra heat and garnish.
Notes
- Use a mandolin for uniformly thin cucumber slices to make rolling easier.
- Peel and devein shrimp before cooking to ensure they are ready to use.
- To keep avocado slices from browning, prepare just before assembly or sprinkle with a little lime juice.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for many dietary needs.
- Adjust wasabi quantity in the sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Serving immediately after assembly is best to maintain freshness and texture.
