Shrimp Al Andalus with Balsamic Squash
Unordinary Italian seafood boosted by seasonally fresh ingredients.
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Style
Italian
Technique
Roasting
Diet Friendly
Low-Carb
Daily recipe · September 22, 2024
A little about this dish
In this unique culinary journey, we are going to invoke the lesser-known aspects of Italian cuisine. Our key ingredient, shrimp, will be accentuated with autumn squash and paired with a tangy balsamic reduction.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Fresh shrimp — 1 kg — peeled and deveined
- Medium autumn squashes — 2 — peeled, seeds removed, and diced into cubes
- Balsamic vinegar — 4 tbsp
- Extra virgin olive oil — 4 tbsp
- Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
- Saffron strands — 1/2 tsp
- Freshly cracked black pepper — to taste
- Sea salt — to taste
- Fresh parsley — 1/4 cup — chopped
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🦐🧂🍴Marinate the shrimps in salt, pepper, minced garlic and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Let them sit for 15 minutes.
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Step 2 — 🔥⏲️🌡️Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.
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Step 3 — 🍠🥣🧂Mix the Autumn squashes with the remaining olive oil, salt and pepper according to your taste.
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Step 4 — 🍠🔥⌚Spread out the cubed squash on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven until they're tender, which takes roughly 20 minutes.
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Step 5 — 🍳🦐🌡️On a large sauté pan heated over medium flame, add the shrimp. Cook each side until they turn pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Remove them from the pan to keep warm.
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Step 6 — 🍳🍯🔥In the same pan, combine balsamic vinegar and saffron strands. Simmer until it reduces to a syrup-like consistency. After that, turn off the heat.
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Step 7 — 🥘🦐🍯Put the cooked shrimp back in the pan and mix them well with the balsamic reduction.
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Step 8 — 🍽️🦐🌿Lay out the roasted squashes as a base, top it with the shrimp and drizzle over any leftover balsamic reduction. Before serving, garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
A final fox tip
This recipe offers a twist on traditional Italian seafood dishes by incorporating autumn flavors. For a twist, try using different types of squash for color and texture variety. This is also a great dish to get children interested in cooking, as they can help with tasks like peeling and chopping the squash.