SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH SPINACH, TOMATOES, AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH

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My sauteed shrimp with spinach, tomatoes, and spaghetti squash is a great meal to prepare together with your kids, friends, or spouse. The beautiful colors and flavors make this a perfect lunch or dinner!

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
1 large spaghetti squash, halved and seeded, or to taste
3 cups fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¾ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush 1 tablespoon olive oil over spaghetti squash halves. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a knife, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled. Scrape insides of squash into spaghetti strands with a fork.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook spinach until mostly wilted, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and tomatoes; cook and stir until shrimp is almost opaque throughout, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add parsley; toss to combine. Pour in chicken broth; cook until heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spaghetti squash strands; mix in lemon juice and zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 173.5 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 917.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Sylvester Mcintosh
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Nilantha Amarasinha
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I'm not a fan of spaghetti squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was so good that I didn't even miss the pasta.


Ariel Garcia
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Nojus Cinkus
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I love how flavorful this dish is. The shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, and spaghetti squash all come together perfectly.


Jennifer Chigbo
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp and this recipe is a keeper. It's so easy and delicious.


Melanie Cardenas
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Faheem Bhatti
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kevin Kenealy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I always have a few shrimp left over from other meals and this is a great way to use them up.


Samjhana Khadka
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Faseeh ur Rehman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights.


abdifatah elmi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Usman Ulhuq
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Faisal Saggar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the spaghetti squash and the shrimp.


Catherine Miller
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I served this dish with a side of roasted vegetables. It was a complete and satisfying meal.


Dipta Das
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I added a little bit of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little extra spice. It was perfect!


Akopako Pak
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The spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta. It was light and fluffy, and it really soaked up the delicious sauce.


ismaacil xasan cali
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I love how easy this recipe was to make. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. And it was so healthy and flavorful!


Marina Fuentes
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the spinach, tomatoes, and spaghetti squash were all delicious. I will definitely be making this again.