Description
Delicious and healthy Garlicky Shrimp Zucchini Boats featuring tender zucchini stuffed with a creamy, garlicky shrimp and tomato mixture, topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a low-carb, family-friendly main course that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Boats
- 4 Large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Shrimp Filling
- 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish
- Freshly chopped parsley
- Additional grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking dish and set it aside. Hollow out the insides of the zucchini halves using a spoon or melon baller and set the flesh aside for later use.
- Bake Zucchini Boats: Place the zucchini boats in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle thyme leaves on top. Bake for about 20 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Cook Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare Shrimp Mixture: Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-size pieces. Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the reserved zucchini flesh, chopped tomatoes, and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Cook until the mixture slightly reduces, about 3 minutes.
- Stuff and Top Zucchini: Scoop the shrimp mixture evenly into the pre-baked zucchini boats. Top each boat with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the boats to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and melted, approximately 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a melon baller to hollow out the zucchini; it makes the process quicker and easier.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the shrimp mixture while cooking for an extra kick of flavor.
- Substitute the heavy cream with coconut milk for a lower-carb or dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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