Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Shrimp Recipe

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Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Soak the zucchini in cold water for 20 minutes.
  2. Drain and rinse well under cold running water.
  3. Drop the zucchini into boiling salted water.
  4. The moment the water returns to a boil, drain the zucchini, removing them gently from the pot.
  5. Set aside to cool completely.
  6. Trim the ends off, cut the zucchini in half lengthwise, using a narrow-bladed tool, scoop out the insides, taking care not to puncture the skin.
  7. Leave a wall about 1/4 inch thick Turn on the oven to 450 degrees.
  8. Rinse the shrimp in cold water, shell them, and remove the dark vein from each.
  9. Chop them into pieces not bigger than a large pea.
  10. Put the chopped shrimp in a bowl together with 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, the garlic, parsley, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and grindings of pepper.
  11. Separate the eggs, set aside the white, and add the yolk to the bowl.
  12. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
  13. Choose a shallow baking pan that can accommodate all the zucchini in a single layer.
  14. Grease the bottom of the pan lightly with olive oil and place the zucchini on it cut side up.
  15. Sprinkle them lightly with salt.
  16. Beat the egg white lightly and brush the insides of the zucchini with it.
  17. Stuff the zucchini with the shrimp mixture.
  18. Heaping them full enough, if possible, to form a slight mound.
  19. Sprinkle the top of each boat with the remaining bread crumbs and pour the remaining olive oil over in a thin stream.
  20. Place the boats in the uppermost level of the over for 6 to 7 minutes, until the top forms a light, pale golden crust.
  21. Serve when lukewarm.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 361.28 Kcal (1513 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.22g 43%
Cholesterol 74.84mg 25%
Sodium 876.85mg 37%
Potassium 90.91mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.53g 7%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 7.25g 15%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 29.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 359.5 Kcal (1505 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.09g 43%
Cholesterol 74.47mg 25%
Sodium 872.52mg 37%
Potassium 90.46mg 2%
Total Carbs 21.43g 7%
Sugars 0.02g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.82g 3%
Protein 7.22g 15%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 29.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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