Juicy sale shrimp meet sweet, roasty spaghetti squash in a garlicky lemon-butter pan sauce. It’s light, cozy, and weeknight-fast—big restaurant flavor with peak fall squash on a budget.
Details
Ingredients
- Red Shrimp 16/25 (raw, peeled, deveined) 12 oz (from 1 lb pack) 1 lb price 13.99 sale 6.99
- Organic Spaghetti Squash 1 medium (~2.5 lb) 1 lb price 1.99 sale 1.49
- Organic Garlic 3 cloves, minced 1 lb price 6.99
- Organic Italian Parsley 1/4 bunch, chopped each price 1.99
- Unsalted butter 2 tbsp
- Olive oil 1.5 tbsp
- Lemon 1 (zest and juice)
- Crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp (optional)
- Dry white wine or stock 2 tbsp (optional)
- Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Halve squash lengthwise, scoop seeds, rub cut sides with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper. Place cut side down on a sheet. Roast 35–40 minutes until strands pull easily.
- Pat shrimp dry; season with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Zest then juice the lemon; chop parsley.
- 5 minutes before squash is done, heat a large skillet over medium. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. When foamy, add garlic and red pepper; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer; cook 1.5–2 minutes per side until just opaque. Add wine/stock (if using) and half the lemon juice; simmer 30–60 seconds. Off heat, stir in lemon zest and half the parsley. Taste and adjust salt/acid.
- Scrape squash into strands with a fork; toss directly on the sheet with a pinch of salt and remaining lemon juice if needed.
- Divide squash between two bowls/plates. Spoon shrimp and pan sauce over, shower with remaining parsley, and serve immediately.
Health notes: About 380–450 calories per serving. High protein, lower-carb, gluten-free; uses heart-healthy olive oil and vitamin-rich winter squash.
Drink pairing: Crisp Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio; non-alcoholic: sparkling water with lemon.