Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Shrimp Scampi Stuffed Spaghetti Squash (Serves 1)

 

Ingredients

• 1 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded
• 1 package Oregon’s Choice Pacific Pink Shrimp
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp purple onion, diced
• 2 tsp lemon
• 1 tbsp dry white wine (or juice of ½–1 additional lemon)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red chili flakes
• grated Parmesan

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash cut-side down on a lined baking sheet and roast 35–45 minutes until tender.
2. Let cool slightly and loosen strands with a fork while keeping shells intact.
3. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, wine, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
4. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute then add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in lemon mixture and simmer 2–3.
6. Stir in parsley and cilantro.
7. Spoon shrimp and sauce into squash halves and gently toss with strands.
8. Finish with Parmesan if using.