Delicata Squash Stuffed with Baby Kale Pesto Shrimp
When it comes to kale, I generally say, “Oh, kale no.” But baby kale is another story. I find the tender green to be nice in salads mixed with spinach and arugula with chunks of roasted root vegetables and fall squash. Particularly, I like to pair it with variations of delicata.
Here, some simply pan-cooked shrimp is tossed with Baby Kale Pesto and stuffed in rings of Roasted Delicata Squash to create a savory fall dinner that’s hearty and easy to build.
Ingredients
- shrimpshrimp
- 222 Delicata Squash
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Baby Kale, packed
- basilbasil
- 222 Garlic, cloves
- 111 Lemon, juiced
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Kosher Salt, divided
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Black Pepper, divided
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Pecans, chopped
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Olive Oil, plus 2 Tbsp
Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- For the shrimp: Heat a non-stick skillet over high heat. Toss shrimp with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in a single layer in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- For the Roasted Delicata Squash: Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. u00a0Cut delicata squash into 2-inch wide rings. Use a spoon to scoop seeds and insides from the squash.
- Brush cut sides of squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake rings in the oven for 25 to 28 minutes, flipping halfway through to brown both cut sides. Remove from oven and stuff with pan-fried shrimp tossed with Baby Kale Pesto.
- For the Baby Kale Pesto: Add baby kale, basil garlic cloves juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and u00bd teaspoon black pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 15 to 20 times, until greens are finely chopped up and well combined.
- Add in chopped pecans, turn food processor on low and slowly drizzle u00bd cup olive oil through the top until well combined but not too oily. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serving Suggestion: Toss shrimp with a few tablespoons of Baby Kale Pesto. Smear a few tablespoons pesto onto a plate and place Roasted Delicata Squash rings on pesto. Fill with coated shrimp and serve.
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