Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lblarge shrimp
peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ tspsmoked paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 3 clovegarlic
minced
- 1shallot
minced
- 3 cbaby spinach
- ½ cfresh basil leaves
chiffonade
- 1 tbspsqueezed lemon juice
- 2 tbspParmesan
- 1 lbspaghetti squash
- 2 tbspolive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- 2
Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and scrape out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 3
Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 35-45 minutes.
- 4
Remove from oven and let rest until cool enough to handle.
- 5
Using a fork, scrape the flesh to create long strands.
- 6
Season shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper, to taste.
- 7
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and shallot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes; set aside and keep warm.
- 8
Add squash and spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is heated through and the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in basil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 9
Serve immediately, topped with shrimp and garnished with Parmesan, if desired.
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
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