How to Make Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash is a delicious and nutritious dish that will surely become a weeknight favorite for you and your family. This recipe combines succulent shrimp with a zesty garlic and butter sauce, served over a bed of light and flavorful spaghetti squash. The result is a meal that is both satisfying and healthy, perfect for those looking to enjoy a tasty dinner without the guilt.

Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to traditional pasta, as it offers a low-carb,...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 47 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until pink, tossing often to prevent burning, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add spaghetti squash strands. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    417 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 230mg
    • Sodium: 345mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 40mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 468mg