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Steamed Zucchini Blossoms

Steamed Zucchini Blossoms

With Shrimp and Herb Salad
45 min.
Time:
239
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
87 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
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
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 1

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.  

2.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 2

Rinse scallion, pat dry and chop finely. Drain the tomatoes and cut into small pieces.

3.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 3

Mix scallion and tomatoes into the shrimp mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

4.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 4

Open zucchini flowers and carefully remove pistils.

5.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 5

Fill flowers with the shrimp mixture and fold the flowers back around the filling.

6.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 6

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.

7.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 7

Rinse the herb salad and shake dry. Combine with shiso sprouts. 

8.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 8

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.  

9.
Steamed Zucchini Blossoms preparation step 9

Toss the herb-shiso salad with the dressing. Remove zucchini flowers from steamer and serve warm, with the salad. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie239 cal.(11 %)
Protein20 g(20 %)
Fat8 g(7 %)
Carbohydrates13 g(9 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage3 g(10 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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. 

Even smarter

Even smarter

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.

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