Description
Learn how to make delicious Shrimp and Crab Primavera Pasta Stuffed Squash with this easy recipe! Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined (225 g)
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat (225 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
- 1 cup coconut cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup grated vegan cheese (50 g)
- 2 cups baby spinach (60 g)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (2 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (2 g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over squash halves and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Place squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender.
- While squash is roasting, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp to skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and sauce thickens.
- Mix in baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, fresh basil, and fresh parsley.
- Add cooked shrimp and lump crab meat to the sauce, stirring to combine.
- Remove squash from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Using a fork, scrape out the flesh of the squash, creating spaghetti-like strands.
- Stuff squash halves with shrimp and crab primavera mixture.
- Return stuffed squash to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- Consider using fresh shrimp and real crab meat for a more flavorful dish.
- Substitute coconut cream with heavy cream for a creamier sauce.
- Sprinkle toasted breadcrumbs on top for added crunch before baking.
