Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash
Baked Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Squash is a delicious, healthier version of scampi. Make this squash noodles recipe for an easy pasta replacement for the 21 Day Fix, 2B Mindset, and WW!
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
- 1 medium spaghetti squash cooked and shredded
- 1 1/4 lbs shrimp
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon butter flavored olive oil butter, vegan butter, or olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ shallot diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley diced
- 1 teaspoon sea or Himalayan salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2/3 cup organic low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Balsamic Vinegar optional - you can sub with extra lemon juice or regular balsamic
- 1/2 slice gluten free or whole wheat bread pulsed in blender to make bread crumbs (optional)
- 2/3 cup good Parmesan cheese divided
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, shallots, 1 T parsley, salt, pepper, chicken broth and vinegar. Add shrimp and let sit for 20 min.
Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray and cover the bottom with the cooked spaghetti squash.
Pour the shrimp mixture over the top of the squash. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 400 deg. for 20 min or until the shrimp start to turn pink.
If using the breadcrumbs, spray a small pan with olive oil spray and toast the breadcrumbs on medium heat for a few minutes until browned.
Sprinkle casserole pan with breadcrumbs and the remaining cheese and bake for another 5-10 min.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining parsley over the top.
21 Day Fix: 1 RED, 1 GREEN, 1/2 BLUE, 1 tsp, trace YELLOW (per serving)
WW: 4 points (per serving)
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 1087mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 361mg | Iron: 2mg