Stuffed Cucumber Boats - Salmon & Crab Meat Filling

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

6-8 whole(s) cucumber peeled; seeded; cut in thirds

8 ounce(s) cream cheese softened

4 whole(s) salmon fillets (4-6 ounces)

4 tablespoon(s) butter

4 slice(s) lemons cut in half

2-3 dash(es) black pepper

2 dash(es) crushed red pepper flakes

1 cup(s) crab meat

1 whole(s) jalapeno peppers diced

3 pinch(s) fresh oregano

1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. PREPARE CUCUMBERS: Cut off ends. Peel & Cut Cucumber in half. Remove Seeds. Then Cut each half into thirds. (about 1-2 inches long depending on size of cucumbers) Set on a foil covered tray and place in the refrigerator until ready to stuff.
2. ) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Thaw Salmon fillets & place on broiler pan.
3. ) Season Salmon with Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes. Spread 1 TBSP of Butter per Fillet. Cut Lemon, place 2 slices on each Fillet. Cook for about 7 minutes or until Salmon flakes apart.
4. ) Soften Cream Cheese either by allowing it to sit out or via microwave. Divide in half and place each half in 2 separate bowls.
5. ) Add Crab Meat to one bowl along with the Jalapeno Pepper. Mix well with fork.
6. ) Remove Salmon from oven when done. Allow time to cool. Remove skin from fillets & place lemon slices aside. Add Salmon to the other bowl. Mix with the Cream Cheese, Fresh Oregano, & squeeze extra lemon juice into mixture.
7. ) Stuff the Cucumber boats with the fillings. (Optional: top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese) Place in the fridge until ready to eat.

By RecipeOfHealth.com