Shrimp scampi takes a low carb turn by replacing the standard dose of pasta with spaghetti squash. Unbelievable flavor in just 30 minutes! 243 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash Recipe
The beauty of a shrimp scampi recipe is that it takes mere minutes to cook, the ingredients list is short and the flavor is out of this world. Shrimp, garlic, lemon, white wine, butter...how can you go wrong?!
Typically, this classic shrimp recipe is served over pasta. But if you're looking for a low carb option, or just a way to work more veggies into your diet, spaghetti squash is a fantastic substitute for linguini or fettuccine. If you've visited here before, you know that I'm a fan of healthy spaghetti squash recipes and this shrimp scampi version definitely earns a spot on my "favorites" list.
How to make shrimp scampi:
- The success of a shrimp scampi recipe comes down to a simple list of ingredients: shrimp (of course), white wine, garlic, lemon juice, butter and olive oil. Because there are only a few, the quality is key! Use a dry white wine that you would drink by the glass, turn to fresh lemon juice rather than the bottled stuff and don't skimp on the quality of the olive oil, butter and shrimp.
- Shrimp scampi recipes work best with a dry white wine. Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and pinot gris/pinot grigio are my typical choices.
- I sound like a broken record because I say this with every shrimp recipe on Cookin' Canuck. Don't overcook the shrimp! Shrimp turns from tender to rubbery in less than a minute. So, watch it closely and don't go overboard with the cooking time.
- Start by heating the olive oil and melting the butter in a large skillet. Saute the garlic and red pepper flakes for about a minute, then add the wine. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice, parsley and salt.
- In the recipe, the last step is tossing the shrimp mixture and wine sauce with the cooked spaghetti squash. Serve it up!
Other healthy shrimp recipes:
Thai Noodle Soup with Shrimp & Cabbage {Cookin' Canuck}
Primavera Pasta Salad with Shrimp {Cookin' Canuck}
Avocado Pesto Pasta with Garlic Shrimp {The Fed Up Foodie}
Spicy Shrimp & Sausage Skewers {All Day I Dream About Food}
Printable Recipe
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 3 pound spaghetti squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- pinch red pepper flakes
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
Instructions
- Using a large, sharp knife, pierce the spaghetti squash in several places. Place the squash in a glass baking dish and cook in the microwave on HIGH for 12 to 15 minutes, turning the squash halfway through cooking.
- Before handling, let the squash stand for 10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and fibers.
- Using a fork, twist out strands of the spaghetti squash flesh and place in a bowl. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour in the white wine and cook at a rapid simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and simmer until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the the lemon juice and parsley, and season with salt.
- Add the spaghetti squash to the skillet and toss with the shrimp mixture. Serve.
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Baxter @ Foodtalko
I made this last night and it was DELISH and TASTY!
Lori @ RecipeGirl
I always forget about using spaghetti squash in recipes! Great idea for a low carb meal.
dannie
THE DISH LOOKS LOVELY AND YUMMY.GOOD RECIPE FOR DINNER SERVED WITH WHITE WINE
Ridhima
Oh wow, this looks so good! Yum!