Greek-style Shrimp and Spaghetti Squash
"This is a great dish that substitutes spaghetti squash for carb-laden pasta!"
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 large spaghetti squash
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 lb watercress
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 cup crumbles feta cheese
- 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
directions
- Prick spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large kettle.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Drain and slice the squash in half.
- Remove the seeds and cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute crushed garlic cloves.
- Add peeled, cleaned shrimp, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add watercress, chopped tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and pine nuts.
- Stir until well heated, about 2 minutes.
- Scrape the squash lengthwise to separate the strands.
- Pour the shrimp mixture over the squash to serve.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mercy
Longwood, FL
Greetings everyone!
My name is Mary and I am a native Floridian. I live in Central Florida with my wonderful husband of 13+ years.
I enjoy cooking simple dishes with simple ingredients.
