This appetizer is perfect for any season. On warm, sunny days, you can use an outdoor grill to roast the zucchini, while during the colder months, your trusty oven will yield an equally delicious result.
The filling in this recipe features cottage cheese and shrimp, but if you let your imagination run wild, the possibilities are endless!
Enjoy this delicious roasted zucchini rolls recipe below!
Roasted Zucchini Rolls with Shrimp & Cheese
Mia Florea
A delicious appetizer made of grilled or oven-roasted zucchini slices are wrapped around a creamy cottage cheese and shrimp filling, creating a delicious bite-sized treat. Easy to customize with different fillings, they make a great addition to any gathering!
1teaspoonsalt +extra for salting the zucchini slices
½teaspoonpepper+extra for salting the zucchini slices
1teaspoonfinely chopped fresh dill
2tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) or set up your grill.
Prepare the zucchini: Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into strips—not too thick, so they can be rolled, but not too thin, as they may dry out.
Season & bake: Arrange the slices on a baking tray, sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cool: Remove the zucchini slices from the oven and let them cool completely.
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, chopped shrimp, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and dill until well combined.
Assemble the rolls: Take a slice of roasted zucchini, place a teaspoon of filling at one end, and roll it up. Secure with a small breadstick or toothpick.
Notes
Tip: For a delicious variation, try adding leftover cooked chicken and replacing the dill with parsley or basil.
I'm a business graduate turned Pastry Chef with a passion for cooking savory dishes as well. My culinary journey began in 2011 after the birth of my first daughter, and I haven't looked back since.
I spent 17 years in the Gulf Region, including Dubai and Qatar, where I had the privilege of working with 'The Cooking Academy.' During my time there, I served as a teacher for various classes and briefly took on the role of General Manager.
After the pandemic, I launched my own project, 'Baked by Mia,' a cooking platform that came to life in 2020. The goal of this platform is to encourage everyone to bake more, focusing not on the perfection often associated with being a pastry chef, but on embracing and enjoying time spent in the kitchen with family and friends.
