Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Shrimp scampi made with spaghetti squash is a delicious low-carb, paleo dish that is ready in minutes once the spaghetti squash is baked.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
47 mins
Total Time
57 mins
Calories
417 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet.
Step 2
Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
Step 3
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until pink, tossing often to prevent burning, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add spaghetti squash strands. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 0.5 lemon, zested

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