Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
This spaghetti squash shrimp scampi is a healthy and delicious dinner option that's easy to make.
Ingredients
- ½ Spaghetti squash seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 4 oz Shrimp 115 g, peeled and deveined
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Lemon zested
- 1 Lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons Finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Microwave squash on high power until tender, about 10 minutes. Pull the flesh of the squash with two forks into spaghetti-like strands and discard the skin.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink and start to curl, about 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove the pan from the heat and toss in the parsley and spaghetti squash until well-incorporated.
- Enjoy!