SPAGHETTI SQUASH AND SHRIMP OR
SCALLOPS
 
1 med. spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.)
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/2 lb. shrimp, shelled and cleaned (or scallops)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. fresh oregano (or 1 tsp. dried)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 sm. tomatoes, chopped
1 lg. bunch watercress or 1/2 bag spinach, washed
1/4 c. toasted pine nuts (optional)
1 c. crumbled Feta or grated Parmesan cheese

Cut squash lengthwise; bake face down on oiled cookie sheet at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until easily pierced by fork. Cool; scoop out insides. Heat oil and saute garlic. Add shrimp, lemon juice, and spices. Saute, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and watercress or spinach and cook 1 minute longer until vegetables are wilted. Add pine nuts and cheese and toss with squash. Serve heaped in squash shells or individual casseroles. Makes 2 generous servings.

recipe reviews
Spaghetti Squash and Shrimp or Scallops
 #8203
 jen says:
I just made this with shrimp, and not only is is incredibly easy-which is good, because I am not a great cook-it is absolutely delicious! Didn't have spinach or watercress, so skipped that and added a bit more cheese, feta and Parmesan. Can't wait to make it again with scallops.
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 Heather (New Jersey) says:
I made this with scallops and spinach and it was delicious! I've seriously needed to refrain from making it daily.
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 Chris (Georgia) says:
This is by far the best spaghetti squash recipe I have made. My family is ready to make more today. I did double the garlic content and used a little butter with the oil.
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 Monica (Georgia) says:
Love this! For the optional parts, I went with shrimp, spinach, and parm/romano cheese; no pine nuts; and used grape tomatoes sliced lengthwise. Served with garlic bread, a perfect meal! My toddler even ate some :)
 #81390
 Aurora (British Columbia) says:
Awesome recipe, I used a little bit of both scallops and shrimp. Didn't have a fresh tomato so used a couple of small tinned ones and replaced the pine nuts with a big handful of crunchy bean sprouts (added a minute or 2 before the spinach). This is healthy comfort food. Thanks for posting this keeper recipe. Oh yeah, I opted out of adding cheese this time.
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 Sarah (Massachusetts) says:
I have never cooked with spaghetti squash before but wanted to give it a try. I made this the other night and it was delicious! It was both healthy and filling :) I left the pine nuts out and instead of chopping my own tomatoes added a can of chopped tomatoes with jalapeno. I will definitely be making it again! Thanks!
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 Melanie (Ohio) says:
When I told my fiance that I was making this for dinner, he made that face little kids make when you tell them that they have to eat their vegetables. I used shrimp, spinach and Parmesan cheese, and I have to say that this was wonderful. I could have swore that I was sitting at my favorite Italian restaurant in town, only I didn't use pasta. Very good! I will definitely be making this again. If you've never tried spaghetti squash, give this recipe a try. I don't think you can tell the difference between using pasta or healthy spaghetti squash.
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 Michele (Pennsylvania) says:
Wow!!! I've made spaghetti squash plenty of times but wanted to try something different and it is absolutely delicious! I did use shrimp and added a little white wine and cumin. No spinach, instead used broccoli, asparagus and zucchini which I lightly steamed first. Family went crazy for it. Thanks for a new experience :)
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 Tina (United States) says:
Very easy and delicious. I ate something similar in Oregon on a visit, but this was way better! I used both shrimp and scallops. I didn't have spinach so I used zucchini and asparagus and it was delicious. I will definitely make this again!
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 Mia (Virginia) says:
YUM! IDK if I overcooked the squash bc it didn't look like spaghetti noodles but I had 5 green squash and added scallops with the shrimp. Doubled the garlic and THIS turned out awesome! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely make this again, but with the spiralizer.
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 Jenny (North Carolina) says:
Just made this with shrimp, spinach, and Parmesan...it was fantastic! My husband agreed...we'll definitely make this again!
   #158273
 Jenny (North Carolina) says:
Just made this with shrimp, spinach, and Parmesan...it was fantastic! My husband agreed...we'll definitely make this again!

 

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