Jul 09 2026
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La Courgette Recipe

Inspired by Lucie
Time1h
Serves4

Stuffed zucchini flowers with fish, scallops, Bouillabaisse emulsion, zucchini cream

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Ingredients

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Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Bouillabaisse Emulsion

Zucchini Cream

Method

Preparation of Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

  1. 1

    Gently rinse the zucchini flowers and remove the stamens carefully, ensuring not to tear the petals.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix the chopped fish, scallops, cream cheese, parsley, salt, and black pepper until combined.

  3. 3

    Stuff each zucchini flower with the fish and scallop mixture, being careful not to overfill.

Making Bouillabaisse Emulsion

  1. 4

    In a saucepan, combine the fish stock, minced garlic, and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 5

    Infuse with saffron and season with salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil until emulsified.

Preparing Zucchini Cream

  1. 6

    In a skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced zucchini until tender.

  2. 7

    Add heavy cream and cook until slightly thickened. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 8

    Frying the Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

    Heat oil in a pan and fry the stuffed zucchini flowers until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 9

    Plating

    On a plate, create a base with zucchini cream, arrange the fried zucchini flowers on top, and drizzle with bouillabaisse emulsion.

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