Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with Shrimp & Baby Kale Pesto

Roasted delicata squash rings are stuffed with a homemade baby kale pesto and perfectly cooked shrimp for a slightly elevated presentation of an otherwise simple weeknight dinner. 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. Here, some simply pan-cooked shrimp is tossed with Baby Kale Pesto and stuffed in rings of Roasted Delicata Squash to create a seasonal, savory dinner that’s hearty and easy to build.

Author: Pesto & Potatoes

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Other

Difficulty: HARD

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 270 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 lb - shrimp
2 - delicata squash
3 cups - baby kale
1 cup - fresh basil
2 cloves - garlic
1 - lemon
1 tsp - kosher salt
½ tsp - black pepper
⅓ cup - pecans
Olive oil
Kosher salt
black pepper

Instructions

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.
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Cut 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.
Add baby kale, basil garlic cloves juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ 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 ½ cup olive oil through the top until well combined but not too oily. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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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