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Shrimp Fajita Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

A light, flavorful dinner of roasted spaghetti squash filled with fajita-seasoned shrimp, peppers, onions, and melted cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 medium bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced
  • 1/2 tbsp fajita seasoning
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Brush the cut flesh of each squash half with about 1 teaspoon of olive oil and season evenly with the salt and pepper.
  • Place the squash halves flesh-side down on a baking sheet and roast until the edges begin to brown and the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • About 10 minutes before the squash finishes roasting, heat the remaining olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat.
  • Add the sliced bell pepper and sliced red onion to the hot skillet and cook, stirring, for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred and softened.
  • Add the shrimp and the fajita seasoning to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque, about 3–4 minutes; then remove from heat.
  • When the squash is done, remove it from the oven and use a fork to scrape the flesh into spaghetti-like strands.
  • Transfer the scraped squash strands into the skillet with the cooked shrimp and vegetables and toss to combine evenly.
  • Divide the shrimp and squash mixture between the two squash shells, top each with shredded cheese, and return to the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts and everything is heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Spoon
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Fork

Notes

  • Use pre-peeled, deveined shrimp to save time.
  • Cook shrimp only until pink and opaque to avoid rubberiness.
  • Slice peppers and onions lengthwise for easy mixing with squash strands.
  • Use a fork to scrape the squash for best spaghetti-like strands.