Shrimp Stuffed Delicata Squash

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Shrimp Stuffed Delicata Squash). Delicata squash is a small oblong squash that has pale yellow skin with dark green stripes. It's sweet and smooth enough to eat plain, but the flavor really pops with this medley of shrimp and veggies. This recipe was a clean-out-my-freezer concoction that turned out to be tasty. For a light colorful meal, serve with a salad of mixed baby greens, cucumber, and toasted pine nuts.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Shrimp Stuffed Delicata Squash

Ingredients

1 delicata squash

halved lengthwise and seeded

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons olive oil

or as needed

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ cup chopped bell pepper

¾ cup shrimp

peeled and deveined

¼ cup frozen corn

¼ cup frozen petite peas

½ teaspoon curry powder

or to taste

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Lowcountry Shrimp and Grits

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Place squash halves hollow-side down into a microwave-safe dish; pour in water. Cover with a paper towel or microwave-safe lid.

Step 2

Microwave squash until tender about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and bell pepper in the hot oil until tender 5 to 10 minutes. Add shrimp corn and peas; cook until shrimp is is no longer transparent in the center and water has evaporated from frozen vegetables about 5 minutes. Season with curry powder salt and pepper.

Step 4

Scoop shrimp mixture into squash halves.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp Stuffed Delicata Squash

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 210.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.5g 23%

Carbohydrates: 32.3g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 7.8g

Fat: 5.7g 9%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Cholesterol: 72.2mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 1377.2IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.7mg 44%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 45.7mg 76%

Folate: 61.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 99.9mg 10%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 95.2mg 34%

Potassium: 956mg 27%

Sodium: 113.3mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 51.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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