SHRIMP SCAMPI W/SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Shrimp Scampi W/ Spaghetti Squash

by velocity | Oct 29, 2015 | Fish & Seafood

Ingredients:

• 2 – 3 1/2 pound spaghetti squash
• 6 Tbsp butter, divided
• 1 1/2 pound large shrimp; fresh, peeled, deveined & rinsed
• 2 large shallots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 Tbsp capers
• 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoning
• 1 tsp Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend Seasoning
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a fork, pierce squashes all over. Place on baking sheet and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until tender. Let cool 15 minutes. Slice squash in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds and discard. Using a fork, shred squash meat into a large bowl and set aside. Toss out skin. In a large cast iron skillet, melt 1 Tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and 1 tsp of Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Seasoningand cook until shrimp are pink and firm, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 Tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic, sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add white wine and chicken broth, increase heat to high. Bring to a boil and let boil until liquid is reduced by two-thirds. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in remaining 4 Tbsp of butter, cream, capers and 1 Tbsp of Slap Ya Mama Hot Blend Seasoning. Cook until butter is completely melted. Stir in squash and shrimp. Top with chopped parsley and serve.

Serves Approximately 6