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SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS



Spaghetti Squash Boats image

Several fresh tasty ingredients to go together in this recipe to make a spectacular summer supper. Spaghetti squash has an interesting texture that's lots of fun. Try it-you'll love it! -Vickey Lorenger, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 side-dish servings or 2 main-dish servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium spaghetti squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
1/4 pound ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-40 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork; set shells and squash aside. , In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in squash. , Cook, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Fill shells; place in shallow baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH



Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash image

A great low-carb, paleo, clean eating recipe for shrimp scampi where noodles are substituted with spaghetti squash. If you prepare the spaghetti sqash in advance, it is ready in minutes.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 57m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
½ lemon, zested
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season spaghetti squash with salt and pepper and place cut side down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until pink, tossing often to prevent burning, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add spaghetti squash strands. Mix in lemon juice and zest. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 230.1 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 345.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

SPAGHETTI SQUASH SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE BY TASTY



Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: spaghetti squash, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, shrimp, salt, ground black pepper, lemon, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ spaghetti squash, halved vertically and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 oz shrimp, peeled, deveined
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Microwave squash on high until tender, about 10 minutes. Shred the flesh of the squash and discard the skin.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and shrimp, and cook until shrimp are pink and start to curl, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the lemon zest, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, add parsley and shredded squash, and stir to combine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 28 grams, Sugar 13 grams

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