Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

LEVEL

TIME

Beginner

60 Mins

Ingredients

For the Spaghetti Squash – 1 medium spaghetti squash – 1 tbsp. olive oil – ¼ tsp. salt – ⅛ tsp. pepper For the Shrimp Fajita Stuffing – 8 oz. shrimp, peeled and deveined – 1 medium bell pepper, sliced – ½ medium red onion, sliced – ½ tbsp. Fajita seasoning – ½ cup shredded cheese

Step 1

Put the halves flesh-side down on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F until the edges just turn brown, about 45 minutes.

Step 2

In a large non-stick skillet, stir-fry the bell pepper and onion in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes over high heat, until slightly charred.

Step 3

Add the shrimp and fajita seasoning. Keep cooking until the shrimp are just cooked through (about 3-4 minutes). Set it aside and get back to the spaghetti squash.

Step 4

Add the spinach and allow it to When the spaghetti squash is baked, remove it from the oven and separate the strands of squash by scraping the flesh with a fork.

Step 5

Transfer the scraped strands  into the skillet with the shrimp and mix well.

Step 6

Divide the fajita shrimp between the spaghetti squash boats and top with cheese.

Step 7

Return it to the oven for about 5 minutes, until the cheese has melted and the dish is heated nicely. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

This Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is the perfect combination of vegetables, shrimp, and spices. This tasty dish is a healthy, low-carb way to enjoy your favorite fajita flavors.

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