Best Spicy Summer Squash Recipes

SPICY SUMMER SQUASH WITH HERBS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the squash, jalapenos, onions, vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine. Cover and cook until the squash starts to brown, stirring twice during cooking, about 6 minutes.
• Remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is nicely browned and tender, another 6 minutes. Add the sage and garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt to taste. Stir in the chives, transfer to a bowl or platter and serve.

SPICY STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Soak the shrimp for five minutes in cold water to which you have added two tablespoons coarse salt. Rinse and repeat this procedure twice. Rinse, drain and pat dry.
• In bowl large enough to hold the shrimp, combine the egg whites with the cornstarch sherry mixture. Beat together and add the shrimp. Coat with the mixture and marinate in the refrigerator at least an hour.
• In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the sauce: Sherry, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and hot chili pepper sauce. Mix and set aside.
• When ready to cook, place the wok over high heat. Add two tablespoons peanut oil. Remove the shrimp from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Saute for one minute. Remove and set aside.
• Add the remaining oil to the wok and stir-fry the scallions, ginger root and garlic for one minute. Add the squash, stir-fry for a few seconds, then add the sauce and the shrimp. Stir-fry for a few more seconds, remove from heat, sprinkle with chives and pine nuts and serve.

SPICY SUMMER SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water, bouillion cube, and desired amount of crab boil to a boil in a saucepan. You can always start on the lower end of crab boil & adjust up. Remember that some of the heat will "cook off" when you add broth to squash later. Boil for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coursely chop squash and onion. I don't peel my squash, but you can peel them if desired before chopping.
• Put squash and onion into a dutch oven and pour broth mixture in over vegetables. Cover vegetables about 2/3 of the way, don't completely cover (you may have some broth left over). Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. When squash is tender, remove from heat & let cool.
• When cool enough to handle, transfer squash mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
• Return squash mixture to dutch oven and slowly stir in cream. You might not want the whole cup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add dash of cayenne pepper, if desired.
• If planning to serve cold, let stand in refrigerator several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend. Stir well before serving.
• If freezing, let cool completely, then place desired number of servings in freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To prepare from frozen, simply thaw in microwave or stovetop & serve!

LOW CARB SPICY SUMMER SQUASH (OVEN FRIED)

Steps:

• 1. Cut and clean squash. Lay on paper towel & Lightly pat dry. Mix Mayonnaise and cinnamon (or herb of choice) I like the cinnamon, it adds warmth plus cuts the heat. Dill is awesome too! Crush rinds add parmesan cheese and mix. Put in separate bowl.
• 2. Brush squash with mayonnaise mix, all sides. Press into rind crumbs and parm. Bake in 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes till lightly crisp and brown.

SPICY SUMMER SQUASH AND PASTA

Steps:

• Cook noodles according to package directions.
• Saute onion in olive oil with hot pepper and garlic for 5 minutes.
• Add squash and dried herbs. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until squash is softened but not mushy.
• Add tomatoes and beans, add salt and pepper to taste, and cook until heated through.
• Serve squash sauce over noodles and top with fresh herbs and cheese.

SPICY-SWEET SUMMER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Prepare the squash by splitting each one lengthwise and scraping out most of the seeds, then slice to about 1/2 inch thickness.
• Place frozen pepper/onion blend and prepared squash into boiling water. Boil until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Drain vegetables well, then mash.
• Stir in the beaten egg, creamed corn, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, and half of the crushed croutons. Fold ingredients together.
• Spray 9X13 glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray, pour in the vegetable mixture.
• Top the casserole with remaining croutons and shredded cheese.
• Bake until golden and bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes.

SPICY SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Boil water in a 2-quart saucepan. Cut squash into thick slices and add to boiling water. Parboil for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
• 2. In a nonstick frying pan, saute leeks, onion, and garlic in oil.
• 3. Add squash, mrs. Dash herb seasoning and salt. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir several times to prevent sticking.
• 4. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and stir. Serve topped with one teaspoon of sour cream.

SPICY CHICKEN MARINARA WITH SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Sauté garlic in 1 Tbsp olive oil until lightly brown then set garlic aside.
• Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Cook chicken, and onion in same skillet with remaining olive oil until chicken is white throughout, seasoning with salt and pepper as preferred.
• Add tomato paste, cooked garlic and mix well.
• Add crushed tomatoes, basil, pepper and water and mix well. Bring to boil, then lower to a simmer and covering sauce with a lid for an hour. Stir occasionally and season with salt and pepper as desired.
• This is a good time to get ready for the pasta. Set a large pot of water up to boil the pasta in and set temp on high. You want the water to be boiling and it takes awhile.
• During last fifteen minutes or so of cooking the marinara sauce, add the squash. At this start to cook pasta according to directions on package.
• In large bowl, pour sauce over cooked pasta and mix well.
• Sprinkle parmesan or asiago cheese on top and serve!