How to Make Sauteed Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious meal that's quick and easy to prepare? Look no further than this recipe for Sauteed Shrimp with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Spaghetti Squash. This dish is not only packed with flavor, but it's also low in carbs and high in protein, making it the perfect choice for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

The star of this dish is the sauteed shrimp, which is cooked to perfection and seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. The shrimp is then served on...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
  • 1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded, or to taste
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over spaghetti squash halves. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook spinach until mostly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and tomatoes; cook and stir until shrimp is almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add parsley; toss to combine. Pour in chicken broth; cook until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spaghetti squash strands; mix in lemon juice and zest.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 917mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 168mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 880mg