Basil Shrimp Stuffed Zucchini |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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NICE way to use that wonderful garden squash and a nice way to serve it as a meal you can even make this on the grill to keep down the heat in the house during summer time! Ingredients:
4 zucchini, 2-3-inch diameter |
2 teaspoons butter |
1 tablespoon minced onion |
8 ounces tomatoes, peeled seeded and chopped |
1 lb small raw shrimp, peeled deviened and chop if larger than a quarter |
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1 cup breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
Directions:
1. preheat oven 350.
2. wash squash and trim off ends but leaving a small amount to keep the boat closed. cut in half and scoop out seeds to make look sorta like a boat.
3. saute onions in butter add tomatoes and simmer until soft.
4. in a mixing bowl combine onion mixture, shrimp, basil, salt and pepper and half of the bread crumbs.
5. fill the boats with stuffing and sprinnkle with remaining bread crumbs and drizzle with melted butter.
6. bake 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink and done.
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