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Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Spaghetti squash cooks in less than half the time in your Instant Pot. Serve as a low-carb swap for pasta - a great way to add more veggies to any meal.
1 (2 1/2 lb.) spaghetti squash
1 cup water
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (16-oz.) package peeled and deveined large raw shrimp, thawed
1 lemon
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve (optional)
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Directions

Pierce spaghetti squash about 10 times all over with a fork. Add wire rack to the Instant Pot or multi-cooker, then add water. Place spaghetti squash on rack. Seal and set to high pressure. Cook 15 minutes, then quick release.
Carefully remove spaghetti squash from Instant Pot. Let cool slightly. Halve lengthwise and remove the seeds. Use a fork to shred flesh into strands.
Remove water and wire rack from Instant Pot and wipe dry. Heat oil on the saute function on medium. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper. Cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the vegetable broth and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Zest lemon into pot. Cook until shrimp are opaque, about 3 to 4 minutes. Squeeze in lemon juice and add parsley. Press cancel to turn off Instant Pot.
To Instant Pot, add spaghetti squash strands. Stir to combine. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, January February 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 270 kcal (14%)
Calories from Fat 117 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 13 g (20%)
Saturated Fat 2 g (10%)
Cholesterol 143 mg (48%)
Sodium 725 mg (30%)
Total Carbohydrates 24 g (8%)
Dietary Fiber 5 g (20%)
Protein 18 g (30%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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