Description
Delicious zucchini halves stuffed with a savory shrimp mixture and topped with mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Halve each zucchini lengthwise and scoop out some flesh, leaving about half an inch.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the scooped zucchini flesh, herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Generously fill each zucchini half with the shrimp mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Place stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the fresh herbs with your favorites.
- Can be served as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg