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# Fresh Crab-Stuffed Acorn Squash
- URL: https://news.freshaig.com/fresh-crab-stuffed-acorn-squash/
- Published: 2026-09-20T21:34:33.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-20T21:34:32.000Z
- Description: Get the wholesome comfort of Fresh Crab-Stuffed Acorn Squash, featuring fresh Blue Crab meat baked to perfection. Find the freshest ingredients for this classic with FreshAIG for any night of the week.
- Author: Ben
- Tags: Recipes, Crab, Bake, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, #Import 2026-09-15 21:01

## FreshAIG Quick Facts

- Species: Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet Types: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian

*Preparation Method:* [*Baking*](https://news.freshaig.com/baking-seafood/)

**Serves:** 2 people

## Ingredients

- 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lb fresh domestic blue crab meat
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste

## Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 400°F.
2. Brush the inside of the squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 25 minutes until the squash is fork-tender.
4. While the squash bakes, gently fold together the fresh [crab](https://news.freshaig.com/tag/crab/) meat, celery, onion, melted butter, breadcrumbs, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning in a mixing bowl.
5. Remove the squash from the oven and carefully turn them cut-side up. Fill each half generously with the crab mixture.
6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the crab stuffing is heated through and golden brown on top.
7. Remove it from the oven and let it rest a couple of minutes before serving.

Enjoy this comforting classic that is wholesome and simple to prepare. Baking is an easy method to use for cooking seafood, making this recipe a reliable choice for any night of the week. [Find fresh seafood](https://www.freshaig.com/?ref=news.freshaig.com) that is perfect for baking with FreshAIG for your next family dinner.