Delicious Seafood Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

This seafood stuffed zucchini recipe is perfect for any seafood lover. It combines the flavors of fresh seafood, zucchini, and aromatic herbs to create a mouthwatering dish. In this recipe, zucchinis are hollowed out and filled with a delicious mixture of shrimp, crab meat, and seasonings. The zucchinis are then baked to perfection, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal. It's a great option for a healthy and low-carb dinner that is bursting with flavor. You'll love how easy it is to make and how tasty the final result is!

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized zucchinis
• 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 cup lump crab meat
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges to create boats.
3. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and set aside.
4. In a food processor, pulse the shrimp and crab meat until finely chopped.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped seafood, reserved zucchini flesh, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
6. Brush the inside of the zucchini boats with olive oil.
7. Stuff each zucchini boat with the seafood mixture, pressing it down gently to fill all the crevices.
8. Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the seafood filling is cooked through.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

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