Shrimp in the pumpkin

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Shrimp in the pumpkin

Recipe by caion
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

For your shrimp in pumpkin to be delicious, you will need to follow the step-by-step preparation method using the ingredients below.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium squash (pumpkin)

  • 500g cleaned and peeled prawns

  • 2 minced garlic cloves

  • 1 medium chopped onion

  • 2 chopped medium tomatoes

  • 1 can of tomato puree (or tomato sauce)

  • 1 can of cream

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Chopped parsley or cilantro to garnish

Directions

  • Wash the squash well and, with a sharp knife, cut a lid at the top (like a pumpkin lid) and remove the seeds and fibers from the inside.
  • In a pot big enough to accommodate the squash, boil water with a little salt. 
    Place the squash inside the pan, with the opening facing up, and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the squash pulp is soft but still firm. 
    Remove the strawberry from the water and set aside.
  • In another pan, heat olive oil or oil over medium heat. 
    Add the chopped onion and chopped garlic, sautéing until golden.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
  • Add the cleaned prawns to the pan and sauté until they are pink and cooked through.
  • Then add the tomato puree (or tomato sauce) and let it cook for a few minutes for the flavors to combine.
  • Add the cream to the mixture and stir well until everything is well combined. 
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Carefully place the shrimp filling inside the cooked squash, filling the inside well.
  • Take the stuffed pumpkin to the preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, just to warm up and make the pumpkin even softer.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro on top and serve while still hot.


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