Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

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Give buttery shrimp scampi a healthy update with delicately sweet spaghetti squash. The parsley-flecked squash "noodles" slash calories, add fiber and leave this classic dish still plenty decadent.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 2 1/2- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • cup dry white wine

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound), tails left on, if desired

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

  • Lemon wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, uncovered, on High until the flesh is tender, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place squash halves, cut-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degrees F oven until the squash is tender, 40 to 50 minutes. You can also cook the squash in a pressure cooker/multicooker; see Tip.)

  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Carefully add wine and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

  3. Use a fork to scrape the squash flesh from the shells into a medium bowl. Add parsley, butter, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine. Serve the shrimp over the spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with a lemon wedge.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

350 Calories
17g Fat
18g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 350
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 53%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 191mg 64%
Vitamin A 1007IU 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Folate 30mcg 8%
Sodium 591mg 26%
Calcium 182mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%
Magnesium 75mg 18%
Potassium 539mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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