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Roasted Shrimp with Spaghetti Squash

SMART SUBSTITUTION Spaghetti squash makes a great, gluten-free stand-in for pasta; after roasting the halved squash until tender, scrape the flesh with a fork into long spaghetti-like strands. Roasted shrimp are brightened with the addition of lemon juice and fresh parsley.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 medium spaghetti squash (about 3 pounds), halved lengthwise
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3/4 cup water
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Season cut sides of squash with salt and pepper. Place, cut side down, in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add the water and bake until tender when pierced with a sharp paring knife, about 45 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, on a rimmed baking sheet, toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    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 remaining tablespoon oil; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

  2. NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 234

    Step 6

    Fat: 6.7g (1.2g Saturated Fat)

    Step 7

    Protein: 25.7g

    Step 8

    Carbohydrates: 19.1g

    Step 9

    Fiber: 4.1g

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