GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP WITH FETA AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Greek-Style Shrimp With Feta and Spaghetti Squash image

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dry)
1 pinch salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup watercress
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

Prick spaghetti squash with a fork and place in the microwave.
Cook on high for 4 minutes.
Check for doneness (should yield to the touch); rotate and continue cooking a minute or two at a time until done.
Allow to cool slightly and slice the squash in half.
Remove the seeds .
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute crushed garlic cloves.
Add peeled, cleaned shrimp, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add watercress, chopped tomatoes and pine nuts.
Stir until well heated, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
Scrape the squash lengthwise to separate the strands.
Combine the squash with the sauce.
Additional feta crumbles can be sprinkled on top.
Enjoy!