Zucchine Capricciose al Salmone e Porri - Zucchini Capricciose with Salmon and Leeks

I'm off work today due to icy weather which means more cooking time for me!
I decided to continue on in my love affair with leeks. So when I came across this recipe I was immediately sold. This was delectable!

2 zucchinis
3-4 oz smoked salmon
2 leeks
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper
3 tbsp freshly grated parm
1/2 cup half & half

I love love love zucchini, but I always cook it the same way. Slice it and saute it with butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire & parmesan. Don't get me wrong, that's a delicious way to cook zucchini but it's kind of boring. This dish was far from boring - it's almost... perky? (I'm ashamed I can't think of a better word). But my point is that it was tasteful to the eyes as well as the mouth! Green and pink are a match.

Sadly to say, my book still hasn't come in yet. I ordered it late last week so it should be here soon. This SS recipe is online.

First I put the zucchinis in a salted bot of boiling water for 11 minutes (it's recommended to do 15 minutes, but I think 11 is ample). While that was cooking, I melted the butter in a pan and sauteed the 2 chopped leeks (only used the white and light green part, and saved the dark green). I seasoned it with a little salt and pepper and let that cook for about 5 minutes. Then I added the chopped smoked salmon, seasoned it with just a pinch more salt and pepper.

Make sure to taste it to get the right amount of seasoning.

When the zucchinis got done, I sliced them in half lengthwise and scooped out the flesh. Next I added the salmon/leek mixture, put it in a greased oven-proof dish, added the parmesan and drizzled the cream over the top. Baked them in a preheated oven at 350º for 10 minutes.

So so good! The only thing I would have done differently was add some salt and pepper to the hollow zucchinis before adding the salmon mixture. The zucchini itself was pretty bland. Other than that, this was truly delicious (and filling). I didn't serve anything with it. Not to mention it's healthy! After counting the calories, I came up with an estimated 150 calories per zucchini boat. And one is plenty!

Taste factor: A
Ease of preparation: A
Modifications: none