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Shrimp Scampi

Originally published at Cooking Light

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

All the deliciousness of traditional shrimp scampi with spaghetti squash as a healthy stand-in for pasta.

Yield: 2

Yield: 12 muffins

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Calories 349; Fat 21g; Sat fat 7g; Unsat Fat 12g; Protein 20g; Carbohydrates 24g; Fiber 6g; Sugars 8g; Sodium 638mg; Calcium 20% DV; Potassium 25% DV

Ingredients

  • 1 (2.5-lb.) spaghetti squash
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. Trim off squash ends
  3. Cut remaining squash into 1 1/2-inch rings; scoop out and discard seeds and membranes
  4. Arrange rings on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
  5. Coat rings with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until just tender.
  7. Cool slightly.
  8. Cut through each ring and open slightly to reach strands; carefully scrape out spaghetti-like squash strands.
  9. Heat butter and oil in a medium skillet over medium-high.
  10. Add pepper and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  11. Add shrimp; sauté 2 minutes or until almost done.
  12. Add spinach, tossing until spinach wilts.
  13. Add squash strands; sprinkle with salt.
  14. Toss gently to combine.
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