SHRIMP-STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH

Shrimp-Stuffed Delicata Squash image

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Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 delicata squash, sliced into 1 1/2- to 2-inch rings, seeds removed
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt
1 medium red onion, diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon smoked Spanish paprika
1 tablespoon harissa paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 pound shrimp (31/36), peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the squash with a drizzle of oil and some salt. Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast until fork tender, about 25 minutes.
Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and add 3 tablespoons of the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the onions, peppers and a pinch of salt and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Mince the garlic with a pinch of salt to help break it down. Stir it into the skillet along with the smoked paprika, harissa paste, tomato paste and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and cook until caramelized, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water and a large pinch of salt. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.
While the sauce simmers, dice the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces. Add the shrimp and butter to the sauce. Cook until the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar to finish.
Plate 1 delicata ring per plate and heap the shrimp into the center of the squash. Top with a sprinkle of parsley.