Prawn Stuffed Pumpkin

Indulge in vibrant flavours for thanksgiving with this elegant stuffed pumpkin. Sweet, tender pumpkin cradles a creamy, spiced prawn filling, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic herbs.

Prawn Stuffed Pumpkin

Indulge in vibrant flavours for thanksgiving with this elegant stuffed pumpkin. Sweet, tender pumpkin cradles a creamy, spiced prawn filling, enriched with coconut milk and aromatic herbs.

Serves 4

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Pumpkin (medium)	1
Prawns, peeled and deveined	300g
Garlic, minced	2 cloves
Tomato, chopped	1 small
Coconut Milk	100 ml
Olive Oil	1 tbsp
Paprika	1 tsp
Chili Flakes	1 tsp
Salt & Pepper	To taste

Cooking Method

Step 01	Wash the pumpkin, cut off the top to create a lid, and scoop out seeds and fibers. Set aside.
Step 02	Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 03	Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Step 04	Add tomato, spices and shrimp, cook until shrimp turns pink, then stir in coconut milk and heat through. Remove from heat.
Step 05	Spoon the shrimp mixture into the hollow pumpkin.
Step 06	Cover with the pumpkin lid.
Step 07	Place the stuffed pumpkin in a baking dish with a little water at the bottom.
Step 08	Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the pumpkin flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 09	Slice and serve, scooping both the roasted pumpkin and the shrimp filling together.