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mediterranean spaghetti squash shrimp scampi fully mediterranean
Lemon and garlic shrimp scampi served over baked spaghetti squash for a tasty low-carb dinner.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Servings 3 servings
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Nonstick Pan
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ -1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced in half rounds
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp Garnish: fresh parsley leaves chopped
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon, discard.
  • Place the halves, flesh side down in a 13 X 9 pyrex dish and pour a little water around the squash to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes depending on the size of the squash. The squash is ready when the flesh can be easily scraped with a fork.
  • Scrape the inside of the squash with a fork to remove spaghetti- like strands. Place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring often for a couple of minutes until shrimp turn pink, around 3-4 minutes.
  • Add white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice and lemon slices. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add the spinach and stir. Add the spaghetti squash noodles and toss with shrimp. Cook for another minute or two until heated through.
  • Remove from heat, add parsley and parmesan and toss. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy!
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