Baked Zucchini with Shrimp

Baked Zucchini with Shrimp is a delightful and healthy dish that combines tender zucchini and succulent shrimp, all infused with aromatic seasonings. This light meal is both satisfying and nutritious, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Garlic (minced) - 2 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash and slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create a boat shape.
3. In a bowl, combine the shrimp, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
4. Stuff the zucchini boats with the shrimp mixture evenly.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the stuffed zucchini.
6. Place the zucchini on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through and the zucchini is tender.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from zucchini.
• High in protein from shrimp, supporting muscle health.

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