Zucchini Ribbon Rollups Appetizer Recipe

Zucchini Ribbon Rollups Appetizer
source: recipe and photograph created by www.finedinings.com

delicious vegetable ribbon rollups appetizer... easy to make

2 zucchini green squash
3/4 cup salad shrimp, cooked, finely chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/4 cup chives, snipped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated fine
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
pinch sugar
Salt and black pepper, to taste
red bell pepper diamonds, garnish (optional)
fresh rosemary sprigs, garnish (optional)

Trim ends of zucchini squash; slice lengthwise into long thin strips; discard first and last slices.

In a medium bowl combine shrimp, bell pepper, parsley, chives, Dijon mustard, grated cheese, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, sugar, salt and black pepper.

Place 2 teaspoons shrimp filling at one end of a squash slice, rollup lengthwise. Place seam side down on a serving platter and serve.

Yield: Makes approximately 24 ribbon rollups

Wine recommendation: Sauvignon Blanc