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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

There’s something about organizing kitchen cabinets at home and presenting in front of a first-time crowd at work that put an extra pep in my step today.  I borderline skipped to Whole Foods this evening, enjoying the slightly crisp air and an even more crisp mind.

Shrimp

The last thing I wanted to do was fog everything up with a heavy dinner.  I wanted light and flavorful.  Seafood, fresh veggies, and herbs would do the trick.  Seafood, fresh veggies, and herbs… always do the trick.

Shrimp Scampi

Add music, breeze-filled windows, and quality time in the kitchen – it was the best weeknight I’ve had in quite some time.  I got to cooking to the tune of this album.

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi 2

And when it was all said and done, I was left with the exact dinner I had in mind sitting front of me, ready to photograph.  It was lovely.

Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

By Kristin Published: April 17, 2014

  • Yield: 3 Servings

There's something about organizing kitchen cabinets at home and presenting in front of a first-time crowd at work that put an extra …

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. While spaghetti squash is cooking, heat butter and olive oil in a medium-sized sauce pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, shallots, salt, and pepper to pan and stir until shallots are wilted.
  3. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  5. Reduce heat to low and add wine, lemon juice, and parsley and stir until parsley is slightly wilted.
  6. Remove flesh from spaghetti squash and toss with the butter sauce.
  7. Top with shrimp and serve.

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    Comments

    1. Tina Muir says

      This looks wonderful! Perfect summer meal, and I love that you used spaghetti squash! What a delight, I need more shrimp ideas, they are a great change up for protein in my training. Cant wait to give this a try 🙂

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    3. Rose Martine says

      this looks so delicious! My husband hates eggs, so I never make Frittata’s which is a shame. Have you tried freezing this or something similar. I’m thinking for my breakfast or lunch, I could make ahead. Let me know, much appreciated!