Description
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi is a light and flavorful alternative to the traditional pasta dish. This easy weeknight meal combines tender roasted spaghetti squash with succulent shrimp, sautéed garlic, and vibrant spinach. Infused with a hint of lemon juice and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s the perfect balance of comfort and health. With its rich flavors and quick preparation time, this recipe is sure to impress both your family and guests. Enjoy a gourmet dinner without the carbs—ideal for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 pound spaghetti squash
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons butter (divided)
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice spaghetti squash into rings, place on the baking sheet, and brush with melted butter. Roast for 30-40 minutes.
- In a large skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat, add garlic and crushed red pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet; cook until opaque (about 2 minutes per side) then remove from pan.
- Stir spinach in the same skillet until wilted, then add vegetable broth and lemon juice; simmer briefly.
- Return shrimp to the skillet along with spaghetti squash strands; toss to combine.
- Serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 383
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg