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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Category: Under 30 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

13 minutes

Serves:

1 servings

Ingredients:

  • ½ spaghetti squash, halved vertically and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions:

  • 1.

    Microwave squash on high power until tender, about 10 minutes. Pull the flesh of the squash with two forks into spaghetti-like strands and discard the skin.

  • 2.

    Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink and start to curl, about 2 minutes.

  • 3.

    Add the salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.

  • 4.

    Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the parsley and spaghetti squash until well-incorporated.

  • 5.

    Enjoy!

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
NutritionsQuantity
Calories:236kCal
Carbohydrates:23 g
Fat:6 g
Fiber:3 g
Protein:24 g
Sugar:7 g

*per 100g of serving

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