Stuffed zucchini with shrimp, tomato and cheese

Stuffed zucchini with shrimp

Portions: 8 persons | Preparation time: 60 minutes

Fried shrimp with tomatoes make a delicious filling in the zucchini. The dish is wonderfully complemented with a creamy cheese sauce made from parmesan, mozzarella and cream.

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Stuffed zucchini with shrimp
Stuffed zucchini with shrimp

Portions: 8 persons | Preparation: 60 minutes

Fried shrimp with tomatoes make a delicious filling in the zucchini. The dish is wonderfully complemented with a creamy cheese sauce made from parmesan, mozzarella and cream.

Please review recipe:

Ø 4.8 out of 5 stars ( 6 votes )

Season: Spring, Summer | Region: North America | Preparation: Baking, Roasting | Menu: Main courses, Side dishes | Cuisine: American recipes

Ingredients

  • 4 courgettes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • Dried thyme, to taste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 320g prawns, peeled
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¹⁄₄ cup cream
  • 30 g parmesan cheese
  • ¹⁄₂ lemon
  • 120 g mozzarella

Utensils

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • spoon
  • casserole dish
  • kitchen brush
  • pan
  • spatula

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini in half lengthways.
  2. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon so they look like boats. Don’t throw away the flesh!
  3. Place the courgettes in the casserole dish with the opening facing up.
  4. Gross with olive oil and season with salt, pepper and thyme.
  5. Place the courgettes in an oven preheated to 180°C for 20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: melt half the butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
  7. Place the shrimp in the pan.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and fry for about 2-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  9. Transfer to a plate.
  10. Dice the zucchini pulp and tomatoes.
  11. Chop the garlic finely.
  12. Met the remaining butter in the same pan and lightly sauté the chopped vegetables.
  13. Shrimps, cream, grated Add the parmesan and lemon juice to the pan and stir.
  14. Cook the contents for about 3-5 minutes.
  15. Salt to taste.
  16. Stuff the baked zucchini with the finished filling and sprinkle with grated mozzarella.
  17. The stuffed zucchini for we Put it in the oven for another 10 minutes at 180°.