Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Description
Shrimp scampi made with spaghetti squash is a delicious low-carb, paleo dish that is ready in minutes once the spaghetti squash is baked.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 lemon, juiced
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1/2 lemon, zested
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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.
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.
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.