Shrimp Zucchini Boats
Shrimp Zucchini Boats with succulent pieces of shrimp and artichokes topped with parmesan cheese are a great low carb and tasty way to enjoy zucchini!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or olive oil spray
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp shell and tail removed, deveined
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Slice 3 large zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the center in order to create a well. Roughly chop and save all of the zucchini that you scoop out for later.
- Spray or brush zucchini boats with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle them with about a half teaspoon of the 1 tablespoon garlic herb seasoning. Heat a grill over medium high heat and set the oiled zucchini boats cut side down. grill for about 5 minutes without turning in order to seal. Alternatively, you can bake in a 450°F oven, cut side down, for 5-10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 of the 4 tablespoons butter.
- Add 1 pound raw shrimp to hot melted butter. Add remaining garlic herb seasonings as well as 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Allow to cook until bottom side starts to turn golden brown, about 5 minutes, turn and cook for another minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In same pan melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add remaining zucchini and ¼ cup marinated artichoke hearts. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cloves garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Place grilled zucchini boats on a baking sheet. Fill with cooked zucchini filling. Tear each shrimp into smaller pieces and place on top of zucchini filling. Top with grated ½ cup parmesan cheese.
- Heat under broiler until cheese turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
Serving size equals one zucchini boat.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 35.2mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2.3mg
