Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
2425 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti Squash
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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
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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.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 3 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25Cups
Calories
242.5kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
12.4g
(4%)
Protein
24.3g
(49%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
2.7g
(14%)
Cholesterol
180mg
(60%)
Sodium
431.6mg
(18%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
4.3g
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25Cups | |
| Calories | 242.5kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 24.3g | 49% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 431.6mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 4.3g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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