Quick Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi
Indulge in this Quick Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi Recipe, a light and flavorful dish that perfectly combines the nutty strands of spaghetti squash with succulent shrimp in a rich garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to impress at dinner parties. With just 15 minutes of prep work and a total cooking time of under an hour, you can enjoy a healthy alternative to traditional pasta dishes. Infused with zesty lemon juice, fresh spinach, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, each bite bursts with flavor while being low in calories and high in nutrients.
- 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
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable stock
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, season with salt and pepper, and roast on a baking sheet cut-side down for 30–35 minutes until tender.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Add vegetable broth and lemon juice; simmer for another minute.
- Scrape out roasted spaghetti squash strands into bowls, top with shrimp mixture, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg