Lean and Green Shrimp Scampi

Name: Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small Spaghetti Squash; 21/2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 small Garlic Cloves; 13/4 lbs Cooked Shrimp; 1 cup(s) Cherry Tomatoes; 1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Dried Parsley; 1/2 tsp Onion Powder; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 cup(s) Parmesan Cheese

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Mar 10, 2021 | Jump to Instructions

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OPTAVIA Counts:

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3

Green
2

Healthy Fat
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Tip: You can also bake your spaghetti squash. Preheat your oven to 400*F. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Lay squash flat on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake 30 minutes or until tender.

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Difficulty

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Cooking Time

17 minutes

Prep Time

13 minutes

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Lean & Green Shrimp Scampi Ingredients

1 small Spaghetti Squash
21/2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 small Garlic Cloves Minced
13/4 lbs Cooked Shrimp
1 cup(s) Cherry Tomatoes Halved
1/2 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Dried Parsley
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/4 cup(s) Parmesan Cheese Shredded (optional)*

Lean & Green Shrimp Scampi Instructions

Cut the squash in half, and remove the seeds. Place in both halves in a microwave-safe bowl with approximately 1 inch of water. Microwave until tender about 10 to 12 minutes. ( Depending on the size of the squash and power of microwave). Allow the squash to cool before handling. Using a fork to scrape out the flesh into spaghetti-looking strands. Measure out 5 cups; save any extra for another meal.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil swirling to coat pan. Saute the garlic about 1 minute.
Add the shrimp(cooked,peeled,deveined), cherry tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, lemon juice parsley, onion powder, salt(optional), and pepper, cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the spaghetti squash, and cook until heated through. Remove from heat, and sprinkle parmesan cheese(optional) on top.