Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Shrimp

Name: Spaghetti Squash with Garlic Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash; 1 tsp basil, dried; 2 tbs olive oil; 1 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbs unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 c fresh baby spinach; juice of one lemon; 1/2 c parmesan; fresh parsley, chopped

7 steps

Prep:5minCook:45min

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Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:01:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories337 kcal (17%)

Total Fat17.3 g (25%)

Carbs20.2 g (8%)

Sugars7.3 g (8%)

Protein28.9 g (58%)

Sodium313.5 mg (16%)

Fiber4.6 g (16%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1spaghetti squash

1 tspbasil

dried

2 Tbsolive oil

1 lbshrimp peeled and deveined

uncooked

2 Tbsunsalted butter

3garlic cloves

minced

¼ tspred pepper flakes

1 tspdried oregano

3 cfresh baby spinach

1juice of lemon

½ cparmesan

fresh parsley

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

OvenPreheat

Step 2

Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and ribbing. Drizzle the inside of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with dried basil, salt, and pepper.

Knife

Step 3

Place the spaghetti squash cut side down on the baking sheet and use a fork to poke holes. Roast for 30 to 40 minutes.

OvenHeat

Baking sheet

Fork

Step 4

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and 1 tbs olive oil on med-hi heat. Add in garlic, cook about 1 minute then add in your shrimp with remaining spices and cook 1 minute each side.

CooktopHeat

Sauce Pan

Step 5

After you flip the shrimp for the second minute of cooking, add in your baby spinach and the juice of one lemon. After spinach begins wilting and shrimp is cooked, turn off the stovetop and remove the pan from heat.

Step 6

Fluff your spaghetti squash strands and toss in a bowl with parmesan, parsley, and a splash of olive oil.