Butternut Squash without beer

24 large shrimp , in shell peeled, leaving tail and first segment of shell intact, and deveined (about 1 lb.) 1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger[...]

1 medium butternut squash 1 small onion , chopped 3 -4 garlic cloves , crushed (more if you really like garlic) 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup half-and-half 2[...]