Cucumber Boat Salad

6 servings

120 minutes

Salad in a cucumber boat is an elegant and fresh dish of Swedish cuisine that reflects a love for simplicity and natural ingredients. Its roots trace back to the traditions of summer feasts when fresh vegetables and seafood serve as the basis for light snacks. Crispy cucumber 'boats' are filled with a delicate mixture of shrimp, fresh vegetables, and homemade mayonnaise, creating a perfect balance of flavors—juiciness, a hint of lemon's acidity, and the richness of shrimp. The dish has an airy texture and refreshes wonderfully in warm weather. It is served chilled, making it ideal for summer picnics or festive dinners. Additionally, its exquisite presentation delights the eye and transforms an ordinary salad into a culinary masterpiece.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 498.8
• Proteins: 13.2g
• Fats: 45.6g
• Carbohydrates: 9.2g

Ingredients

• Onion: 1 pc
• Cucumbers: 6 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Tomatoes: 3 pc
• Green pepper: 1 pc
• Shrimps: 250 g
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Chicken egg: 3 pc
• Sunflower oil: 250 ml
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cucumbers lengthwise. Sprinkle with salt and leave cut side down for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste

2. At this time, make the mayonnaise: place one yolk in a bowl with the juice of 1 lemon and a pinch of salt. Whisk lightly, then, while constantly whisking, pour in the oil. You should get a thick, smooth sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Sunflower oil: 250 ml

3. Scoop out the seeds from the cucumbers with the tip of a knife and remove the core – to make them look like boats. Chop the removed flesh and mix it with chopped onion and garlic – place everything in a bowl, cover with foil, and refrigerate for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

4. At this time, place the shrimp in a pot, add water, salt, and bring to a boil. Then drain the water and clean them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shrimps: 250 g
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Boil the eggs hard and chop them finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces

6. Mix diced tomatoes, pepper, cucumber with onion and garlic, shrimp, and mayonnaise together. Distribute the mixture into cucumber boats. Sprinkle with egg crumbs, cover with foil again, and refrigerate for another hour before serving.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 3 pieces
   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Cucumbers: 6 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Shrimps: 250 g
   • Sunflower oil: 250 ml
   • Chicken egg: 3 pieces