Steamed Zucchini Blossoms
Healthy, because
Even smarter
Nutritional values
Shrimp supplies the body with plenty of iodine, while the many herbs in this salad provide a plethora of vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances.
Zucchini flowers are very delicate; therefore, it takes a little practice to fill them with a spoon so that they do not tear. It's easiest to fill the flower with a piping bag.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 239 cal. | (11 %) | ||
Protein | 20 g | (20 %) | ||
Fat | 8 g | (7 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 13 g | (9 %) | ||
Sugar added | 1 g | (4 %) | ||
Roughage | 3 g | (10 %) |
Vitamin A | 0.4 mg | (50 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 0.9 μg | (5 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 6.2 mg | (52 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.2 mg | (20 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.2 mg | (18 %) | ||
Niacin | 6.5 mg | (54 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.3 mg | (21 %) | ||
Folate | 65 μg | (22 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 0.6 mg | (10 %) | ||
Biotin | 4.8 μg | (11 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.9 μg | (30 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 40 mg | (42 %) | ||
Potassium | 730 mg | (18 %) | ||
Calcium | 177 mg | (18 %) | ||
Magnesium | 95 mg | (32 %) | ||
Iron | 3.9 mg | (26 %) | ||
Iodine | 87 μg | (44 %) | ||
Zinc | 2.6 mg | (33 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 2.7 g | |||
Uric acid | 165 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 131 mg |
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Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 12 ozs shrimp (peeled and without head)
- 1 egg white
- 2 Tbsps Whipped cream
- 1 oz sun-dried Tomatoes
- 1 scallion
- salt
- peppers
- 8 Zucchini
- 4 ozs Fresh herbs
- ½ head red Oak leaf lettuce
- 2 beds Shiso sprout
- ½ lemon
- 2 tsps White vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 4 Tbsps olive oil
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
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Puree shrimp and egg white in a food processor until smooth. Add whipping cream and pulse to combine. Set aside. Soak dried tomatoes in a bowl of warm water.
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Rinse scallion, pat dry and chop finely. Drain the tomatoes and cut into small pieces.
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Mix scallion and tomatoes into the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
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Open zucchini flowers and carefully remove pistils.
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Fill flowers with the shrimp mixture and fold the flowers back around the filling.
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Place the flowers in a steamer basket (or colander) set over a pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until flowers are tender and filling is cooked through, about 12 minutes.
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Rinse the herb salad and shake dry. Combine with shiso sprouts.
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For the dressing, squeeze juice from a lemon. Mix together 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the vinegar and honey in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
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Toss the herb-shiso salad with the dressing. Remove zucchini flowers from steamer and serve warm, with the salad.