Prep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsCool down time5 minsTotal Time55 minsCourse: DinnerCuisine: American, Italian Servings:4

Ingredients

  • 2 small spaghetti squash , 1.5 – 2 lb
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
  • Salt and pepper , to taste
  • 1 lb shrimp thawed if frozen, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1.5 cups Alfredo sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as parsley and/or basil , chopped
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F. Cut the spaghetti squash in half length-wise. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Brush the inside of each half with half the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place on a large baking sheet with the cut side facing up. Season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash at 375F for about 30 minutes, or until the squash flakes easily when pierced with a fork. Set aside to cool for a few minutes, but keep the oven on – you’ll need it in a few minutes. 
  • Use a fork to scrape all the spaghetti squash strands out of each squash, taking care not to pierce the squash skin (read the recipe post for tips for flaking the squash, and what to do if you pierce the skin!). Place the spaghetti strands into a large bowl. 
  • While the spaghetti squash is roasting, prepare the rest of the ingredients: Chop the herbs. Grate the cheese. In a medium bowl, combine the peeled, thawed shrimp with the salt, garlic powder, paprika, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix with a fork.  
  • Heat a large skillet, and add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes, then use tongs to flip each shrimp over. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked. Remove from heat. 
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti squash, cooked shrimp, 1.5 cups Alfredo sauce, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and the herbs. Mix well, and place into the 4 spaghetti squash boat shells.  
  • Arrange the spaghetti squash boats on the same large baking sheet. Top each filled spaghetti squash boat with about a tablespoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and about 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella. Bake at 375F for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is all melted. Remove from heat, allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving hot.

Notes

Read the recipe post for tips on choosing the right spaghetti squash size and shrimp size, how much sauce to use, and what to do if you accidentally pierce the spaghetti squash skin while getting the strands out!

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 32g (64%) | Fat: 30g (46%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (60%) | Cholesterol: 368mg (123%) | Sodium: 1827mg (76%) | Potassium: 111mg (3%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 310IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 4.6mg (6%) | Calcium: 306mg (31%) | Iron: 2.6mg (14%)