Description
Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy dish featuring zucchini filled with a creamy shrimp mixture, topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the zucchini. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the center, leaving about ¼ inch of zucchini around the edges. Chop the scooped-out zucchini and set aside.
- Prepare the shrimp. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimp, chopped zucchini, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the shrimp starts turning pink.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream cheese, Parmesan, lemon juice, and parsley until combined.
- Fill the zucchini boats. Arrange the zucchini halves in the baking dish. Spoon the shrimp mixture evenly into each boat.
- Add the cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella over the top of each zucchini boat.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the zucchini is tender, the shrimp is fully cooked, and the cheese is melted and golden.
- For a more browned topping, broil for 1–2 minutes, watching closely.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the shrimp before baking. It only needs a quick sauté because it will continue cooking in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg