For a richer flavor, brown the garlic lightly in butter before adding the olive oil. Don't overcook the shrimp! They should be pink and opaque, but still tender. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end brightens the flavors even more. Add a splash of white wine to the skillet while cooking the shrimp for extra depth of flavor.
Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME47 mins
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TOTAL TIME57 mins
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SERVING3 People
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VIEWS85
Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic! This Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash recipe delivers all the garlicky, lemony goodness you crave, swapping traditional pasta for tender strands of naturally sweet spaghetti squash. A quick, healthy, and utterly satisfying meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate16 g
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Cholesterol230 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium345 mg
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Sugar0 g
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Fat29 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
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.
02
Step
40 mins
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.
03
Step
7 mins
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.
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Jean Huels
May 11, 2025The lemon flavor really shines through. I added a little more red pepper for some extra heat.
Ivy Rowe
Nov 10, 2024I was hesitant about the spaghetti squash, but it was a great substitute for pasta. I will definitely make this again.
Eleonore Braun
Oct 16, 2024Next time, I'll try roasting the garlic along with the spaghetti squash for a deeper flavor.
Paolo Hand
Oct 5, 2024This was so easy to make and tasted fantastic! My family loved it!
Lucious Stehr
Jul 29, 2024I appreciate that this is a healthier alternative to traditional shrimp scampi. It's delicious and guilt-free!