This zucchini carpaccio will make you a star! (5 ingredients)
Try it and you'll see how easy it is to become a dinner queen!
You’re expecting guests in the next 30 minutes, but you don’t know what to prepare in a hurry that isn’t just crackers and olives ? Try our quick zucchini carpaccio!
This simple appetizer is packed with healthy nutrients that will promote longevity and vitality for you and your guests. With our Zucchini Carpaccio dish, your guests will feel like they are in a 5 star restaurant.
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Why we love this recipe so much
What we love most about this recipe is its simplicity. In just a few minutes, you’ve created a culinary masterpiece that also tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant. Zucchini Carpaccio is the perfect choice to conjure up a fresh and light appetizer on the table on warm summer evenings.
The freshness of the zucchini, combined with a touch of lemon, olive oil and fresh herbs, offers you a real taste experience. This dish is not only super delicious but also a healthy option for you as it promotes a younger body and energy.
So, why not become the star of the evening by making this delicious Zucchini Carpaccio? Your guests will be thrilled, and you will enjoy the pleasure of having served something so delicious and healthy. Follow our simple recipe and you will see how easy it is to prepare a classic dish in a vegetarian way.
What is carpaccio actually?
Surely you’ve heard of the appetizer carpaccio. This appetizer originated in Italian cuisine and traditionally consists of paper-thin slices of raw meat, often beef or tuna, drizzled with a light marinade of olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. This dish is known for its tenderness and rich flavor of raw meat presented in thin slices.
In recent years, however, carpaccio has evolved to accommodate different culinary preferences and dietary needs. A popular vegetarian option is Zucchini Carpaccio, which uses paper-thin slices of zucchini in place of meat and is served with a variety of fresh herbs, nuts and dressings to create a light yet flavorful appetizer.
Thanks to the fiber, vitamins and minerals in the vegetables and dressing, the vegetarian version of carpaccio contributes to your longevity and vitality. Besides, zucchini has a lot to offer. Due to the fact that zucchini consists of 90% water, it helps your body to hydrate. Plus, this vegetable contains antioxidants like beta-carotene and lutein, which can help reduce cell damage from free radicals and promote your longevity.
All these reasons, together with the freshness and lightness of this dish, make it an ideal choice for warm days and offer you a healthy and tasty option for a balanced diet.
Recipe
The preparation is simple and made in a few steps:
- Slice the zucchini very finely.
- Grate zest from ½ orange and ½ lemon.
- Peel and fillet orange and cut into 1cm pieces (see video instructions).
- Roast walnuts and chop coarsely.
- Arrange zucchini slices on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle orange zest, lemon zest and nuts on top.
- Spread orange pieces on top.
- Mix olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice and pour over the zucchini carpaccio.
If you’ve never loosened orange fillets before, check out Alexander Herrmann how he does it and learn the steps in more detail.
Instructions on how to fillet orange fillets correctly
What can you take with you!
Zucchini Carpaccio is a refreshing and delicious dish that you can use perfectly for summer. You prepared it in no time and it provides a touch of star restaurant in your own kitchen. Zucchini, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh herbs blend together to create a healthy and tasty combination.
This makes this dish not only delicious, but also rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can have a positive effect on your longevity. Try it and enjoy the refreshing flavors!
