Mandy's Crab Stuffed Zucchini recipe

Name: Mandy's Crab Stuffed Zucchini
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs; ¼ cup dry white wine; 1 pound crabmeat; ¼ cup mayonnaise, or as needed; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; ½ onion, finely chopped; ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 4 zucchini, ends trimmed; ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Slice the zucchini in half the long way, and scoop out the seeds and flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell all around. Discard flesh, or save for another use. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and immerse the zucchini boats in the boiling water for 2 minutes. Remove from the water, drain, and place into a 9x12-inch baking dish. With a paper towel, blot away any excess water from the inside of the zucchini.

Step 3

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, garlic, and green pepper until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Gently stir in the crabmeat, and cook about 5 more minutes, until the crabmeat is hot. Keep the crabmeat in lump pieces as much as possible. Season the crab mixture with paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the crab mixture into a mixing bowl, and lightly stir in bread crumbs, mayonnaise, and white wine. Add a bit more mayonnaise to help the mixture hold together, if needed. Spoon the filling into the prepared zucchini shells, and brush each zucchini with about 3/4 tablespoon of melted butter. Top each stuffed zucchini with 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.