Stuffed Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 medium zucchini or yellow squash; 1 1/4 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (31/35 count); 1/2 cup butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/4 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs, divided; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

7 medium zucchini or yellow squash
1 1/4 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (31/35 count)
1/2 cup butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/4 cups fine, dry breadcrumbs, divided
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter

1
Microwave squash at HIGH 3 minutes. Cut each in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out pulp into a bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Finely chop pulp.
2
Meanwhile, devein shrimp, if desired. Coarsely chop shrimp.
3
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to low; add bell pepper and next 4 ingredients; saute 12 minutes or until tender. Stir in squash pulp; cook, stirring often, 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup breadcrumbs until combined. Remove from heat; stir in shrimp. Stir in salt and next 3 ingredients.
4
Microwave 2 Tbsp. butter at HIGH 10 to 15 seconds or until melted. Spoon squash mixture into shells, pressing down lightly. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Place squash in 2 (11- x 7-inch) baking dishes. Drizzle with melted butter.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
6
Note: For testing purposes only, we used an 1,100-watt microwave.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 medium zucchini or yellow squash, 1 1/4 pounds peeled, medium-size raw shrimp (31/35 count), 1/2 cup butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Squash falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Squash

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