ROASTED SHRIMP WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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You can serve a flourless "pasta" with these strands of spaghetti squash. It comes together in under one hour for a light and flavorful weeknight meal inspired by shrimp scampi.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Season squash with salt and pepper. Place cut side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add 3/4 cup water and roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Scoop out seeds from squash and discard. With a fork, scrape flesh into a large bowl. Add shrimp and any cooking juices, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g

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