Shrimp Stuffed Yellow Squash
I love 'stuffed' vegetables! This new creation will be added to Quinoa and Tomato Stuffed Bell Peppers and Stuffed Zucchini as one of my veggie packed favorites!
Ingredients
- 4 medium yellow summer squash 1 squash per person
- 1 Tbs coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 small sweet onion chopped
- 2 medium celery ribs chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 lb raw shrimp peeled and chopped
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Wash squash and trim off the ends. Cut them lengthwise down the center and carefully scoop out pulp from center. Place on baking sheet with centers facing up.
- Meanwhile, in a medium size skillet, heat oil. Add onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender. Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Mix well. Add vegetable mixture and mix well.
- Scope shrimp mixture into the center of each squash. Bake for 15 minutes or until shrimp are pink. Serve warm and enjoy!