Quick Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Enjoy this Quick Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi Recipe that’s healthy and delicious! Perfect for weeknight dinners. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5 to 3-pound spaghetti squash
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (use in parts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, brush with butter, season with salt and pepper, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then stir in spinach until wilted. Pour in vegetable stock and lemon juice; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Scrape cooked spaghetti squash strands into bowls, top with shrimp scampi sauce, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg