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Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Scampi

Last Updated October 10, 2022. Published October 10, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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This spaghetti squash with shrimp scampi is the perfect combo for an easy, low-carb dinner. It features my keto garlic shrimp scampi and uses natural ingredients for rich earthy flavors. In this post, I’ll share how to make baked spaghetti squash shrimp scampi and tips for making the meal whole30 or paleo-friendly.

Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Scampi on a plate with fork on it

Why Make This?

  • It’s healthy: This recipe uses natural ingredients and gives the flavors of shrimp scampi without the extra carbs of wheat pasta. It’s, therefore, a perfect option for anyone who wants to eat healthily and enjoy their meal while at it. 
  • Low-carb, Paleo, Whole30: My keto shrimp scampi with spaghetti squash recipe has modifications to fit into various ways of eating. Also, the alternative ingredients are simple and readily available.

Ingredients Needed

Keto Shrimp Scampi

  • Olive Oil
  • Butter: You can omit butter and use ghee instead
  • Shallot: Thinly sliced. If you don’t have shallots feel free to substitute this with red onions or omit them.
  • Garlic: Minced
  • Pinot Grigio: this gives the shrimp scampi a unique flavor, but you can substitute any dry white wine or use chicken broth.
  • Lemon Juice
  • Natural Ancient Sea Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes 
  • Shrimp: I used 16/20 or 13-15 size. Peeled, deveined, tail on
  • Fresh Parsley: Finely chopped 

Spaghetti Squash

  • Spaghetti Squash: I cut it in half lengthwise
  • Olive Oil: I divided this as well as the next few ingredients evenly between the halves
  • Sea salt: Divided evenly between the two halves
  • Braggs sprinkle seasoning: Divided evenly between the two halves.
pinot grigio, red pepper flakes, shallot, shrimp, lemon juice, sprinkle seasoning, garlic, parsley, black pepper, sea salt, olive oil on separate bowls plus one whole spaghetti squash

How To Make Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Scampi

The process of making a spaghetti squash boat with shrimp scampi is summarized into 4 easy steps:

Roast the spaghetti squash

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and place the halved squash on a baking sheet face up. Drizzle oil, spices, and slat on the squash.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the flesh can be easily pulled away using a fork. 

Make the scampi: While the squash roasts.

  1. Heat a medium skillet to medium heat. Add olive oil, shallots, and garlic, then cook until the onions are translucent. Add Pinot Grigio, salted butter, and lemon juice to the pan to create a sauce. Finish the shrimp scampi by adding the shrimp.

Make the spaghetti squash boat.

  1. Use a ladle to top the spaghetti squash with the shrimp scampi.
steps to make Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Scampi

Recipe Tips & FAQS

  • Replace butter with ghee and Pinot Grigio with chicken broth: For Paleo and Whole30 options.
  • Use a sharp knife or microwave the squash before cutting: You need a sharp knife to easily half the squash longitudinally. Alternatively, heat it in the microwave on high for 4-5 minutes to soften it. You will need to decrease the roasting time by 5-10 minutes depending on the size of your squash.
  • You can air fry the squash to save time and oven space: My air fryer spaghetti squash recipe is a quicker way to get the squash done while saving some oven space for something else.
How do you keep spaghetti squash from getting soggy?

Technically, you can salt it before cooking and let it sit for at least 15 minutes to draw moisture from the inside of the squash. However, I haven’t found that to be much of an issue. Another tip to prevent the squash from getting soggy is to not overcook it.

How do you cut spaghetti squash before cooking?

Use a sharp knife to cut it in half lengthwise. If your squash is too difficult to cut with a knife, then you can soften it by placing the whole squash in the microwave for a few minutes to soften it.

What is shrimp scampi made of?

Shrimp scampi is mainly made of shrimp and garlic butter wine sauce. My spaghetti squash with shrimp scampi uses Pinot Grigio instead of cooking wine for improved flavor. Unless you have restrictions, I highly recommend that cook with a dry white wine that you would also drink.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Air Fryer Spaghetti Squash
  • Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp
  • Lemon Garlic Baked Butter Shrimp

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Spaghetti Squash with Shrimp Scampi

This spaghetti squash with shrimp scampi is the perfect combo for an easy, low-carb dinner. Learn how to make a spaghetti squash boat with my popular keto garlic shrimp scampi using this recipe.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Ready in: 40 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

Keto Shrimp Scampi

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 tbsp Butter, salted (or unsalted butter to be able to salt to taste), or ghee
  • 1 large Shallot, sliced thinly
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Pinot Grigio, or chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, use DRDAVINAHS to save!
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, or more to taste
  • 1 lb Shrimp, I used 16/20 or 13-15 size, peeled and deveined, tail on
  • 3 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Spaghetti Squash

  • 1 Spaghetti squash, 3-5 lbs, cut in half lengthwise. 
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, divided evenly between the two halves
  • 1/2 tsp Natural Ancient Sea Salt, divided evenly between the two halves
  • 1 tsp 24 Herbs Sprinkle Seasoning (Salt-free), divided evenly between the two halves

Instructions

Roast the Spaghetti Squash

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds.
  • Drizzle oil, spices and salt on the squash. You can use a brush to spread it evenly, but that’s not needed.
  • Place the squash on a baking sheet face up.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the flesh can be pulled away easily with a fork.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes (enough time to be handled) and use a fork scrape off the flesh.

Make the Shrimp Scampi

  • While the squash roasts, heat a medium skillet to medium heat.
  • Add olive oil, shallots and garlic to a pan and cook until translucent (~3 minutes).
  • Add Pinot Grigio, salted butter, and lemon juice to the pan and allow to reduce by half (~5 minutes).
  • Add parsley, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper and stir.
  • Add in the shrimp and cook until pink (2-3 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat.

Make the Spaghetti Squash Boat

  • Use a ladle to top the spaghetti squash with the shrimp scampi.
  • Top the finished spaghetti squash boat with fresh parsley & parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

Spaghetti Squash Nutrition: majority of the carbs from this dish come from the spaghetti squash. There are about 10g carbs per cup of cooked spaghetti squash. Depending on the size of your squash, you can usually get 3-5 cooked cups. 
  • Replace butter with ghee and Pinot Grigio with chicken broth: For Paleo and Whole30 options.
  • Use a sharp knife or microwave the squash before cutting: You need a sharp knife to easily half the squash longitudinally. Alternatively, heat it in the microwave on high for 4-5 minutes to soften it. You will need to decrease the roasting time by 5-10 minutes depending on the size of your squash.
  • You can air fry the squash to save time and oven space: My air fryer spaghetti squash recipe is a quicker way to get the squash done while saving some oven space for something else.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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