Garlic Shrimp with Cilantro Spaghetti Squash
Garlicky shrimp are served on top of buttery, cilantro-flecked spaghetti squash in this quick dinner recipe inspired by shrimp scampi. Pair with a side of sautéed greens, such as kale, collards or spinach.
Servings
4 servings
Prep Time
25 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- 1teaspoon ground coriander
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/3cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio
- 1pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (16-20 per pound), tails left on if desired
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4teaspoon ground pepper
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place squash cut-side down in a microwave-safe dish; add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave, uncovered, on High until the flesh is tender, about 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place squash halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a 400°F oven until the squash is tender, 40 to 50 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add wine and bring to a simmer. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Use a fork to scrape the squash from the shells into a medium bowl. Add cilantro, butter, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir to combine. Serve the shrimp over the spaghetti squash with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
Calories | 266kcal |
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Carbohydrate Total | 10g |
Total Sugars | 3g |
Added Sugars | 0g |
Fiber | 2g |
Total Fat | 14g |
Saturated Fat | 5g |
Mono Saturated Fat | 7g |
Cholesterol | 198mg |
Sodium | 450mg |
Protein | 24g |
Potassium | 473mg |
Calcium | 112mg |
Folate | 11mcg |
Omega-6 | 1g |
Vitamin B12 | 1mcg |
Vitamin E | 2mg |
Zinc | 2mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1mg |
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