Fresh Crab-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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.
FreshAIG Quick Facts
- Species: Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus)
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet Types: Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
Preparation Method: Baking
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
- Preheat an oven to 400°F.
- Brush the inside of the squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes until the squash is fork-tender.
- While the squash bakes, gently fold together the fresh crab meat, celery, onion, melted butter, breadcrumbs, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Remove the squash from the oven and carefully turn them cut-side up. Fill each half generously with the crab mixture.
- 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.
- 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 that is perfect for baking with FreshAIG for your next family dinner.
