RECIPE
Creamy lemon-basil spaghetti squash with shrimp
Serves 4
dinner
Cook Time: 12min
Prep Time: 8min
About this recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 spaghetti squashes
- 2 lemons
- 1 avocado
- 3/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs precooked shrimp meat
Instructions:
- Slice spaghetti squash in half, scrape out seeds and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Microwave 8 to 12 min, stirring and rotating at the 5 minute mark. Scrape the “noodles” out of the skin with a fork. (This step can be done ahead, with the squash stored in an airtight container in the fridge overnight.)
- Meanwhile, zest and juice lemon. Peel avocado.
- Combine avocado, basil, 4 tsp lemon zest, 6 tbsp lemon juice, dried oregano and olive oil in a food processor or blender. (Alternatively, mash in a bowl with a fork.) Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed to achieve a sauce-like consistency. Season with salt or lemon juice to taste.
- Top spaghetti squash with shrimp. Spoon sauce over and toss to coat. Enjoy!
Calories: | 464 |
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Carbs: | 30 g |
Sugar: | 11 g |
Fat: | 22 g |
Sodium: | 250 mg |
Fiber: | 9 g |
Net carbs: | 21 g |
Added sugar: | 0 g |
Saturated fat: | 4 g |
Protein: | 45 g |