Crawfish-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Crawfish-Stuffed Acorn Squash transforms your dinner with a perfect blend of Southern flavors and seasonal ingredients. This gluten-free dish features tender acorn squash filled with a rich mixture of crawfish tails, aromatic vegetables, and spices, creating a warm and inviting meal. Ideal for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a hearty side.

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Overview

This Crawfish-Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is a delightful way to enjoy Southern flavors with a seasonal twist. The combination of crawfish, vegetables, and spices makes for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Diet Type

Gluten-Free

Allergies

Seafood, Dairy

Cuisine

Southern

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.5 Cups (cup) light brown sugar
• 0.5 Cups (cup) butter, divided
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) five-spice powder
• 4 Whole acorn squash, halved
• 1 Cup (cup) yellow onion, minced
• 1 Cup (cup) celery, minced
• 1 Cup (cup) red bell pepper, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 2 Quarts (qt) seafood stock
• 1 Cup (cup) heavy cream
• 1 Cup (cup) fresh basil, sliced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, ground
• 1 Pinch sea salt, to taste
• 1 Pinch white pepper, to taste
• 2 16 Ounces (oz) packages crawfish tails, packaged

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place the acorn squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Brush each half with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and five-spice powder. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes or until tender.
2. In a large skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crawfish tails and cook for another 5 minutes. Add the seafood stock, heavy cream, basil, nutmeg, sea salt, and white pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Remove the squash from the oven and fill each half with the crawfish mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
5. Serve hot and enjoy your Crawfish-Stuffed Acorn Squash!

Enjoy your homemade Crawfish-Stuffed Acorn Squash!