Cucumber Boats with Smoked Salmon and Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Cool, crisp cucumber cups filled with creamy avocado and savory smoked salmon, finished with a hint of capers for a refreshing keto appetizer. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe (low-carb), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Cucumber, Smoked salmon, Avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 185 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium Cucumber
• 4 oz Smoked salmon
• 1 Avocado
• 2 oz Cream cheese
• 1/4 cup finely diced Red onion
• 1 tbsp finely chopped Fresh dill
• 1/4 Lemon
• 1 tsp drained Capers
• 1/8 tsp Salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise, then scoop out seeds with a spoon to create hollow boats; place cut-side up on a plate.
2. Step 2: Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Add 2 oz cream cheese, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1/8 tsp salt, and juice from 1/4 lemon. Mash until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: Fold in 1/4 cup diced red onion and 1 tsp drained capers into the avocado mixture.
4. Step 4: Gently spread 2 tbsp of the avocado mixture into each cucumber boat, then top with 1 oz smoked salmon per boat.
5. Step 5: Garnish each boat with an additional 1/2 tbsp diced red onion and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve immediately to prevent browning.