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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi is a light and delicious weeknight meal that offers comfort food without the carbs!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • Carving Knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5-3 pounds spaghetti squash
  • 3 tablespoons Danish Creamery salted butter divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • Parsley chopped, for serving
  • Grated parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the spaghetti squash on a cutting board and slice 1-2 inch rings all the way across the spaghetti squash, keeping the rings as even as possible.
  • Carefully place the squash rings on the baking pan with space between each. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Brush the tops of the squash with the melted butter.
  • Roast in the oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes. Pull the squash strands apart with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
  • In the same skillet, add the spinach and stir until it wilts, about 1 minute. Stir in the vegetable broth and lemon juice and simmer until slightly reduced, 2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp and any juices from the bowl to the skillet along with the spaghetti squash strands and carefully toss to combine.
  • Serve with lemon wedges, parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Add leftovers to an airtight container and eat within 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 789mgPotassium: 560mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4068IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Easy Recipe, Low-Carb, shrimp scampi, spaghetti squash, weeknight meal
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