Juicy sale red shrimp seared in a garlicky “scampi” butter and tossed with ribbons of roasted spaghetti squash. Bright, cozy, and weeknight-fast with peak-season squash—comfort without the carb crash.
Details
Ingredients
- Red Shrimp 16/25 (raw, peeled/deveined) 0.75 lb sale $6.99/lb (was $13.99)
- Organic Spaghetti Squash ~2 lb (1 small squash) sale $1.49/lb (was $1.99)
- Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced $6.99/lb
- Unsalted butter 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 2 tbsp, divided
- Lemon 1, zested and juiced
- Red pepper flakes Pinch
- Organic Italian Parsley 2 tbsp, chopped $1.99 each
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
- Grated Parmesan (optional) 2–3 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Halve spaghetti squash lengthwise, scoop seeds, rub cut sides with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place cut side down on a sheet pan; roast 25–30 min until strands pull apart tender.
- Pat shrimp dry; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- When squash has ~10 min left, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter. Sear shrimp 1–2 min per side until just opaque; transfer to a bowl.
- Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp butter and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Stir in lemon zest, 2 tbsp lemon juice, pinch red pepper flakes, and 2 tbsp water. Simmer 30–60 seconds, scraping fond.
- Shred squash into strands with a fork. Toss squash, shrimp, and parsley into the skillet; season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon. Sprinkle Parmesan if using and serve immediately.
Health notes: About 450–500 calories per serving. High-protein, lower-carb; rich in vitamin A and fiber from squash. Use less butter for lighter fare.
Drink pairing: Crisp Pinot Gris or Sauvignon Blanc; for beer, a dry pilsner.